The story of the greatest engineering achievement of the Victorian age: the construction of the largest bridge in the world.
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"...dramatic photographs of the bridge under construction...masterpieces of clarity and precision from the early days of photography." -- The Scotsman
"A book to stir wonder and pride" -- The Herald
"A book to stir wonder and pride" -- The Herald
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The story of the greatest engineering achievement of the Victorian age: The construction of the largest bridge in the world
‘It may perhaps interest you if I mention a few figures in connexion with the construction of the bridge. Its extreme length, including the approach viaduct, is 2,765 yards, one and one-fifth of a mile, and the actual length of the cantilever portion of the bridge is one mile and 20 yards…about eight millions of rivets have been used in the bridge and 42 miles of bent plates used in the tubes, about the distance between Edinburgh and Glasgow. The works were commenced in April 1883, and its highly to the credit of everyone engaged in the operation that a structure so stupendous and so exceptional in its character should have been completed within seven years.’
HRH The Prince of Wales, 4 March 1890
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Sheila Mackay has captured the historical birth of one of the greatest engineering wonders of the world. You can tell from the scenes what the noise and the conditions would have been for the wonderful men who struggled through all weathers to complete this magnificent engineering project. A great work !!
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By G. I. Forbes
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This bookis an outstanding pictorial history of the construction of this bridge from 1883-i900.Itis a cantilever bridge 1.5 mileslong and connects Edinburgh with the north of scotland.Various well written chapters deal with style and site of bridge,the builders,the foundations, the caissons and the superstructure.There is a chapter on casualties- of 4600 men employed 57 were killed and461 admitted to hospital a number of whom must have died.This bookis a must for anyone who has made the rail crossing.
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By EllieG
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I live very close to the Forth Bridge now, but didn't grow up round these parts so was interested to find out more about it, just from a laypersons point of view. My husband is also very interested in engineering, so I thought he would enjoy it. It didn't disappoint - there are so many fantastic historical photographs included, as well as technical drawings, early designs, and a fascinating and easy to digest account of how the bridge came about, why it looks like it does, how it was actually built, and the people who built it. A very interesting book that will make you look at this iconic structure with new understanding and appreciation.
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