If the brooklyn bridge was a part of your childhood too, you owe it to yourself to read this book. His other acclaimed books include the johnstown flood, the great bridge, brave companions, 1776, the greater journey, the american spirit, and the wright brothers. In his thoughtful, considered, and intensely readable histories of american events and figures, mccullough has become one. The epic story of the building of the brooklyn bridge, if you havent already. To brooklyn bridge and ending with a transfigured vision of the bridge. David mccullough, in full david gaub mccullough, born july 7, 1933, pittsburgh, pennsylvania, u. But david mccullough s new the american spirit is a happy exception. The roeblingsfather and sontoiled for decades, fighting. The epic story of the building of the brooklyn bridge by mccullough, david may 15, 2012 hardcover by david mccullough jan 1, 1700 4.
David mcculloughs the greater journey, about americans in. Mccullough talked about his writings and his career and responded to audience telephone calls. David mccullough s new book, the pioneers, draws criticism for its depiction of white settlement, native americans. The span was originally called the new york and brooklyn bridge or the east river bridge but was officially renamed the brooklyn bridge in 1915. Just why this bridge, more than all others, has had such a hold on people is very hard to pin down. The epic story of the building of the brooklyn bridge mccullough, david on. The epic story of the building of the brooklyn bridge by david mccullough at indigo.
David mcculloughs the greater journey, about americans in 19thcentury paris. The author, most recently, of the wright brothers originally planned to write fiction. David mccullough he also proposed, from a suggestion by his editor, a work about the panama canal. The david mccullough bridge, commonly and historically known as the 16th street bridge, is a steel trussed through arch bridge that spans the allegheny river in pittsburgh, pennsylvania.
The epic story of the building of the brooklyn bridge is a 1972 book about the construction of the brooklyn bridge written by popular historian david mccullough. This audio book of david mcculloughs the great bridge is the account of one of americas greatest engineering featsthe building of the brooklyn bridge. Winning acclaim for its comprehensive look at the building of the brooklyn bridge, this book helped cement david mcculloughs reputation as americas. Apr 14, 2009 on april 22 a vote will be made that could determine the fate of the brooklyn bridge. The first published book he had was the johnstown flood 1968 and after he has written similar nine topics which were harry s.
His other acclaimed books are 1776, brave companions, the johnstown flood, the great bridge. David mccullough talks about the brooklyn bridge youtube. Winning acclaim for its comprehensive look at the building of the brooklyn. Tempo shock david mccullough is the author of such works as truman and the great bridge. Apr 22, 2017 speeches in book form are a reliable cash cow for publishers, and tend to fall into the last minute gift idea category. Mccullough discusses why the constitutional convention nearly failed before it began. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The great bridge by david mccullough the dramatic and enthralling story of the. The great bridge by david mccullough overdrive rakuten. The great bridge by david mccullough, 9780671457112, available at book. Proposals for a bridge connecting manhattan and brooklyn were first made in the early 19th century, which eventually led to the construction of the current span, designed by john a. In a heroic battle cry to prevent its demise, renowned historian, lecturer and two time pulitzer prize winning.
Thanks to saoirse ronans powerful lead performance as. The epic story of the building of the brooklyn bridge. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Great bridge the epic story of the building of the brooklyn bridge. Mcculloughs new book on pioneers history draws criticism. This monumental book is the enthralling story of one of the greatest events in our nations history, during the age of optimism. The great bridge links politics, engineering and human drama in telling the epic story of the building of the brooklyn bridge, from 1869 to 1883. David mccullough is an american author, narrator, popular historian, and lecturer. Yet, as david mccullough writes in his definitive book, the great bridge.
Born and raised in pittsburgh, mccullough earned a degree in english literature from yale university. This is a compelling story about the amazing and significant feat of building the brooklyn bridge in the mid to late 1800s. The epic story of the building of the brooklyn bridge, published by simon and schuster. Winning acclaim for its comprehensive look at the building of the brooklyn bridge, this book helped cement david mccullough s reputation as americas preeminent social historian. The epic story of the building of the brooklyn bridge by david mccullough online at alibris. The dramatic and enthralling story of the building of the brooklyn bridge, the worlds longest suspension bridge at the time, a tale of greed, corruption, and obstruction but also of optimism, heroism, and determination, told by master historian david mccullough. The great bridge the dramatic and enthralling story of the building of the brooklyn bridge, the worlds longest suspension bridge at the time, a tale of greed, corruption, and obstruction but also of optimism, heroism, and determination, told by master historian david mccullough. It is a good book as far as research and clear writing. May 27, 2008 the brooklyn bridge turned 125 years old on may 24th, which means its time for you to read the great bridge. Ken burns discusses producing his documentary on the brooklyn bridge emmytvlegends.
Jul 01, 2004 the dramatic and enthralling story of the building of the brooklyn bridge, the worlds longest suspension bridge at the time, a tale of greed, corruption, and obstruction but also of optimism, heroism, and determination, told by master historian david mccullough. Our nightly journal concerns a new book in bookstores starting today. To make matters worse, mccullough dutifully struggles through the administrative history of the brooklyn bridge company which financed and contracted for the project with the help of the tweed machine and various brooklyn bosses who profited handsomely amid continuous allegations of kickbacks and mismanagement of funds. The heroic stories of the settlers who brought the american ideal west at the 2019 library of congress national book festival in. Showing results for the great bridge by david mccullough. Its the work of an author who has already taught so much history to so many americans. The main characters of this biography, history story are harry s. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 1120 pages and is available in paperback format. David mccullough speaks about saving the brooklyn bridge views. Jul 24, 2012 david mccullough talks about the brooklyn bridge ken burns. The epic story of the building of the brooklyn bridge by david mccullough. Mccullough also focuses on the politics and people behind the bridge, and finishes his masterpiece by quoting an elderly woman from long island that remembers that the excitement in 1969, when two men walked on the moon, was nothing compared to the day the brooklyn bridge opened. May 18, 2012 new york ap walking briskly across the brooklyn bridge, smiling under a splendid morning sky, david mccullough is in the mood for telling stories, like the time he had a chat with james cagney.
The great bridge book by david mccullough official. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 608 pages and is available in hardcover format. This audio book of david mccullough s the great bridge is the account of one of americas greatest engineering featsthe building of the brooklyn bridge. When he eventually passes away his son washington roebling takes over and continues where his father left off. It s a rare historian who can write books that appeal to a huge popular audience while sacrificing none of his integrity as a scholar and researcher. This monumental book is the enthralling story of one of the greatest events in our nations history, during the age of optimisma. The great bridge audiobook by david mccullough, edward. He is a pulitzer prizewinning historian whose books include, truman, the johnstown flood. Realizing each community stands to benefit from a land link between them, brooklyn and manhattan politicians obtain from the new york assembly a charter. This monumental audiobook, which presents extended unabridged passages from the book, brings ba. It starts with john roebling and his design and plans for the building of the brooklyn bridge. Though this illustrated, oversized brooklyn book coincides with the brooklyn bridge centenary, the author here is not the historian david mccullough who wrote the great bridge but, rather, a chatty, unassuming book ofthemonth club board member.
However, it is not that engaging or entertaining as a story, compared to similar historical books like the power broker. The book describes the 1869 to 1883 project to build the. What david mccullough has written is a stupendous narrative about the building of the brooklyn bridge, with a cast of thousands give or take 100, whose major characters come alive on the page as authentically, as creatively, as would their fictional counterparts if one had the. David mccullough has twice received the pulitzer prize, for truman and john adams, and twice received the national book award, for the path between the seas and mornings on horseback. The book won the national book award in history, the samuel eliot morison award, the francis parkman prize, 24 and. First published in 1972, the great bridge is the classic account of one of the greatest engineering feats of all time. This monumental book tells the enthralling story of one of the greatest accomplishments in our nations history, the building of what was then the longest suspension bridge in the world. Winning acclaim for its comprehensive look at the building of the brooklyn bridge, this book helped cement david mccullough. Billington engages noted author and historian david mcullough in a discussion on john adams. After reading david mcculloughs account, you will never look at the old bridge in quite the same way again. Mccullough obviously did thorough research to understand and clearly tell the story of the politics and the technical expertise behind building this monumental bridge.
This bridge of stone and steel has been a source of inspiration to more artists, writers, and photographers than any other manmade structure on our continent. This monumental book is the enthralling story of one of the greatest events in our. This monumental book is the enthralling story of one of the greatest events in our nations history, during the age of optimisma period when. The creation of the panama canal was released, gaining mccullough widespread recognition. Pdf truman book by david mccullough free download 1120. Mccullough was born and grew up in pittsburgh, and he earned his english literature degree from prestigious yale university.
Even if you dont care a wit about it, youll marvel at. Apr 01, 2009 suzanne dechillothe new york times at a rally on wednesday, the historian and author david mccullough, center, urged a halt to the proposal to build an 18story highrise on dock street and water street beside the brooklyn bridge. Author david mccullough discusses the battle of brooklyn brian williams anchor. Read this book because it relates to my current profession. Author david mccullough discusses the battle of brooklyn. The epic story of the building of the brooklyn bridge audiobook on cd 9780743537230 by david mccullough. This monumental book tells the enthralling story of one of the greatest. At times the details of the story are overwhelming slowing down the central subject of the story, namely the roeblings. David mccullough biography, age, net worth, family. The great bridge by david mccullough the epic story of the building of the brooklyn bridge my thoughts. He is a twotime winner of the pulitzer prize and the national book award and a recipient of the presidential medal for freedom, in the united. Norman rosten, newsday the great bridge is a book so compelling and complete as to be a literary monument.
The epic story of the building of the brooklyn bridge pdf epub book. The 16th street bridge replaced the mechanics street bridge which had been completed at the behest of the state of pennsylvania in 1838. Published on the fortieth anniversary of its initial publication, this edition of the classic book contains a new preface by david mccullough, one of our most gifted. David mccullough books list of books by author david. I recommend this book to anyone who appreciates good history. As this book is about the building of the brooklyn bridge mccullough at times appropriately talks about engineering and other matters of science and my mind does not naturally. This book takes the form of a long poem spanning eight parts, beginning with an ode proem.
The only book on the brooklyn bridge you need to read. Mccullough has written that sort of work which brings us to the human center of the past. This monumental book is the enthralling story of one of the greatest events in our nations history, during the age of optimisma period when americans were convinced in their hearts that all things were possible. The first edition of the novel was published in 1992, and was written by david mccullough. Again and again come vivid reminders that the truth often. Brooklyn is a fantastic movie, and book readers will be thrilled to know that its a worthy adaptation of the beloved novel. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good. The epic story of the building of the brooklyn bridge ebook written by david mccullough. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1972, and was written by david mccullough. Historian opposes tower near brooklyn bridge the new york times. The brooklyn bridge rose out of the expansive era following the civil war, when americans believed all things were possible. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. In the 19th century, the brooklyn bridge was viewed as the greatest engineering feat of mankind. The book the great bridge by david mccullough was a very detailed account of the long and troublesome building of the brooklyn bridge.
Jan 01, 1972 the great bridge is no exception, but there were times when i had to push myself to read through only a few times. In a thoroughly researched story about the building of the brooklyn bridge, david mccullough lays out for us all of the stories, all of the prominent people, politics and the general spirit of the time. The great bridge quotes showing 118 of 18 roebling rejoined the army of the potomac in february 1863 back at fredericksburg, where he was quartered late one night in an old stone jail, from which he would emerge the following morning with a story that would. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the great bridge. Truman, john adams, the brooklyn bridge, and the wright brothers.
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