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Beneath The Brooklyn Bridge's Triumphant Arches Lie Astonishing Tales Of Death, Deception, Genius, And Daring. Over The Fourteen-year Course Of Its Construction, There Were Many Deaths, Including That Of John A. Roebling, Designer And Chief Engineer; An Underwater Fire; And Even Fraud. Finally, Though, The Bridge Was Finished, And As Part Of The Opening Day Festivities, The President, And Two Mayors Crossed It. In This Stunning Visual History, Lynn Curlee Tells The Fascinating Story Of The History And Construction Of The Eighth Wonder Of The World.-- Provided By Publisher.
