Excerpt from Hunter's Hand Book of the Victoria Bridge, Illustrated With Wooden-Cuts: A Brief History of That Wonderful Work, From the Time That the First Practical Idea for Its Construction Was Submitted to the Public in 1846, Up to Its Completion in 1859; Also, a Short Sketch of the Lives of the Celebrated Stephensons
The Publishers, in dedicating this volume to the President, Directors, and Manager of the Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada, under the favor of their permission, trust that its contents will be found to be a faithful record of events con uected with its history which occurred before and during the construction of the Victoria Bridge. They have endeavored to obtain an impartial state ment of facts from authentic documents, and have recorded them in its pages with feelings totally unprejudiced towards any party.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the genesis of the Victoria Bridge, a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of mid-19th-century engineers in overcoming a significant geographical barrier. From its early conception as a solution for the transportation challenges posed by the frigid St. Lawrence River to its final triumphant realization in 1859, the author provides a comprehensive account of the project's history. The author explores the meticulous planning, meticulous engineering, and daring construction methods employed to erect this iconic structure, amidst the harsh Canadian winters and the formidable power of the river's ice floes. This book sheds light on the critical role played by farsighted individuals, innovative designs, and unwavering determination in the creation of this enduring symbol of progress and engineering prowess. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781527763425_0
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