History Of The Forth Bridge

Author : Sheila McKay
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781780276960
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Forth Bridge written by Sheila McKay and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Forth Bridge was the greatest engineering feat the Victorian world had ever seen and remains, to this day, one of the great achievements of mankind. The Forth Bridge: A Picture History, tells the dramatic story of its construction using rare archive photographs.

Author : Elspeth Wills
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781839830044
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Briggers written by Elspeth Wills and published by . This book was released on 2022-07-31 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Forth Bridge has long been recognised as one of the finest examples of Victorian engineering on the planet and has achieved an iconic status as one of the great feats of western civilisation since its official opening in 1890. Lavishly illustrated throughout with stunning archive images, Elspeth Wills uncovers the human story behind 'the engineering marvel': the story of the Briggers. It is a story that has never been told before - of ordinary men working on an extraordinary structure in an often hostile and dangerous environment. Recognised throughout the world as an enduring icon of Scotland, the Forth Bridge is more than just a testament to the genius of Victorian engineering, it is a monument to all those who worked to realise its vision and to the scores of lives that were lost in the process. In this groundbreaking new work, Elspeth Wills gives a voice to the forgotten heroes who helped to make the ambition of the Bridge a reality.

Author : Roland Paxton
Publisher : Thomas Telford Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 Years of the Forth Bridge written by Roland Paxton and published by Thomas Telford Publishing. This book was released on 1990 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating story of the Forth Bridge is related here. The bridge is a functional monument, now transporting 200 trains a day and three million passengers a year, a symbol of Scotland and of human ingenuity, a pinnacle of Victorian enterprise and engineering, and a memorial to the men who died in its creation. As part of their contribution to the centenary of the Forth Bridge, a group of eminent engineers reassessed the bridge from the standpoint of current engineering knowledge. This lavishly illustrated book is the result.

Author : Iain Banks
Publisher : Abacus
ISBN 13 : 9780349139210
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Bridge written by Iain Banks and published by Abacus. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The man who wakes up in the extraordinary world of a bridge has amnesia, and his doctor doesn't seem to want to cure him. Does it matter? Exploring the bridge occupies most of his days. But at night there are his dreams. Dreams in which desperate men drive sealed carriages across barren mountains to a bizarre rendezvous; an illiterate barbarian storms an enchanted tower under a stream of verbal abuse; and broken men walk forever over bridges without end, taunted by visions of a doomed sexuality. Lying in bed unconscious after an accident wouldn't be much fun, you'd think. Oh yes? It depends who and what you've left behind. Which is the stranger reality, day or night? Frequently hilarious and consistently disturbing, THE BRIDGE is a novel of outrageous contrasts, constructed chaos and elegant absurdities.

Author : Charles McKean
Publisher : Granta Books (Uk)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Battle for the North written by Charles McKean and published by Granta Books (Uk). This book was released on 2006 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting a dramatic and scandalous story of the building of the Tay and Forth Bridges and the 19th century railway wars, this work explores the complicated reality underlying the Victorian pursuit of progress.

Author : Sir Benjamin Baker
Publisher : [London : s.n.], 1884 (London : Bedford Press)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Forth Bridge written by Sir Benjamin Baker and published by [London : s.n.], 1884 (London : Bedford Press). This book was released on 1884 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ann Glen
Publisher : Lily Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781907945199
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Forth Bridge written by Ann Glen and published by Lily Publications. This book was released on 2012-04 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of Scotland's most iconic landmarks, the Forth Bridge, has recently emerged from a decade long restoration project. Constructed of steel, and immediately recognisable with its 'Forth Bridge Red' paint, the cantilever rail bridge has seen thousands of men working long hours in dangerous conditions. Taking you on a photographic journey through the final days of the restoration, we show you how this truly iconic bridge has been saved for future generations. Kieran Dodds shares his vision of the bridge and the men who worked tirelessly to restore it, through captivating and atmospheric photographs. Dr Ann Glen, geographer and economic historian, takes us from the very beginnings of the bridge through to the modern day restoration. You can read about the men who worked on this internationally acclaimed project and learn how they delivered incredible results in the most challenging circumstances.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book History of the Forth Bridge written by and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Khaled Mahmoud
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415419826
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advances in Cable-Supported Bridges written by Khaled Mahmoud and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2006-08-10 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cable-supported bridges are known for their visual elegance, aesthetic appeal and ability to link long spans. The extent of issues of concern associated with these structures is commensurate with their size and vast scale. Significant advances in the technology of assessment, design, construction and maintenance of cable-supported bridges have been achieved in the past few years, due to increasing awareness, collaboration and information exchange.This book contains selected papers on cable-supported bridges as presented at the 5th International Cable-Supported Bridge Operators' Conference, held in New York City on August 28-29, 2006. It includes papers by leading international bridge engineers. Presenting state-of-the-art material, the book is an authoritative account on the developments in the field, this volume forms essential reading to anyone working on cable-supported bridges. Advances in Cable-Supported Bridges .

Author : Carl MacDougall
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Painting the Forth Bridge written by Carl MacDougall and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the new Parliament now established, Scotland stands poised on the brink of momentous changes in its political, social, economic and cultural life. In this book, Carl MacDougall, one of Scotland's most distinguished writers, sets out to investigate the nature of the Scottish identity, to examine its roots and to evaluate the possibilities of a new flowering in the years ahead. Applying his pointed critical analysis to Scottish art, architecture, dance, music and literature, MacDougall strips away the layers of romantic mythology associated with Scottishness -- from Bonnie Prince Charlie to Braveheart -- and assesses how the deep need for a hero has led the Scots first to deify and then denigrate individuals such as Robert Burns, Walter Scott, Sean Connery, and Billy Connolly. Finally, he argues persuasively in favor of a newly self-confident national identity based on the contemporary realities of Scottish life and culture. Witty and frequently controversial, Painting the Forth Bridge is indispensable reading, not just for Scots, but also for all those concerned with the issue of national identity.