Stirring text-and-picture tribute to over 75 New York City bridges — from the era of New Amsterdam to Robert Moses' modern-day achievements. A highly readable text, accompanied by more than 150 illustrations, including rare archival engravings, describes such splendid spans as the Brooklyn Bridge, Throgs Neck, Verrazano Narrows, Whitestone, George Washington, and Manhattan.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
A Picture History of the Brooklyn Bridge by Mary J. Shapiro Profusely illustrated account of the greatest engineering achievement of the 19th century. Rare contemporary photos and engravings and accompanying detailed captions recall construction, human drama, politics, much more. 167 black-and-white illustrations.
Great Bridges: From Ancient Times to the Twentieth Century by Wilbur J. Watson From an expert in the field, this wide-ranging study covers everything from stone viaducts in Roman Iberia to steel and concrete suspension bridges in Geneva and New York. 200 illustrations.
Bridges of the World: Their Design and Construction by Charles S. Whitney Profusely illustrated book describes bridges of all types, among them Lucerne's medieval Kapellbrücke; the magnificent Maximiliansbrücke in Munich; and the unusual "honeycomb" bridge connecting two islands off the coast of Maine. 401 black-and-white illustrations.
