{"product_id":"bridges-the-spans-of-north-america-9780393050561","title":"Bridges: The Spans of North America","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether built of stone  brick  wood  iron  steel  or concrete  bridges have captivated our imaginations more than any other man-made structures. Whether built of wood  stone  iron  steel  or concrete  bridges have captivated our imaginations more than any other man-made structures. In David Plowdens words  \"there is no more overt  powerful  or rational expression of accomplishmentof mans ability to build.\" And Americans  in particular  have excelled in this structural art. This book explores in depth how  when  where  and by whom the most important North American bridges were built. Over 185 of Plowdens superb photographs allow us to dwell on the most important scientific and aesthetic qualities of each bridge. In addition  Plowden has included original designs and drawings of structuressome unbuilt  gone  or dramatically alteredilluminating less obvious aspects of these engineering marvels and introducing us to bridges we otherwise would never have seen. In his extensive text  Plowden vividly records the discoveries  misconceptions  struggles  failures  and triumphs of the men who dedicated their energies to bridge design and construction. In the more than twenty-five years since this classic book was first published  bridges have been lost  and others have been built; some of the best examples of new bridges are included in this new  revised edition. All the photographs have been reprinted to achieve the best duotone reproduction. With this new edition  Bridges is the most thorough and beautiful volume ever published on the subjecta passionate and powerful argument for our continued reverence of these wonderful structures. Over 185 photographs\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45953313800245,"sku":"ByrdShop_0393050564","price":34.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780393050561.jpg?v=1788184874","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/bridges-the-spans-of-north-america-9780393050561","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}