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The Bridge: The epic story of an Australian icon - the Sydney Harbour Bridge by Peter Lalor (Paperback, 2006)
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Explore the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge through the lens of history and engineering with Peter Lalor's "The Bridge". It's richly illustrated, enhancing the educational experience for young adults and adults alike.
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'. . . in world terms, that great arch defined Sydney and for the most part, Australia . . .' - Hon. Paul Keating, former Prime Minister of Australia When it was finally opened in March 1932, the Sydney Harbour Bridge had taken almost nine years to complete at a cost of sixteen lives and more than six million pounds. This is the epic story of the most recognisable symbol of Australia, and the people, political wranglings and incredible feats of engineering behind its creation. The Bridge brings to life the stories of those who built it, dreamt it and were drawn to it: Lennie Gwyther, the nine-year-old boy who made a 900-mile solo journey on horseback to witness the opening; Dr J.J.C. Bradfield who eventually realised his dream of connecting Sydney's two shores; Vince Kelly, the larger-than-life boilermaker who fell from the arch and survived; and many other fascinating characters. From the bizarre attempt to sabotage the bridge's opening ceremony to its role in the Sydney Olympics, this is a lively history of one of the world's most famous structures. 'Lalor has written a most intimately affectionate version of an epic story' Canberra TimesProduct Identifiers
PublisherAllen & Unwin
ISBN-139781741750270
eBay Product ID (ePID)94969931
Product Key Features
Number of Pages384 Pages
Publication NameThe Bridge: the Epic Story of an Australian Icon-The Sydney Harbour Bridge
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEngineering & Technology, History
Publication Year2006
TypeTextbook
AuthorPeter Lalor
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height230 mm
Item Weight551 g
Item Width176 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureAustralia
Title_AuthorPeter Lalor
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- 01 Jun, 2018
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Sydney harbour bridge is iconic and it's history fascinating. It took foresight, courage and hard work to achieve. Well written and never boring.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
