The Roeblings

""The Roeblings: A Century Of Engineers, Bridge Builders And Industrialists"" is a comprehensive book written by Hamilton Schuyler that tells the story of the Roebling family, who were instrumental in the development of America's infrastructure. The book traces the family's history from their early days in Germany to their rise as one of America's most prominent engineering and industrial dynasties.The Roeblings were best known for their work on the Brooklyn Bridge, which was designed and built by John A. Roebling and completed by his son, Washington Roebling, after John's untimely death. The book delves into the challenges faced by the Roeblings during the construction of the bridge, including the tragic accident that left Washington paralyzed and the subsequent efforts of his wife, Emily Roebling, to oversee the project.In addition to their work on the Brooklyn Bridge, the Roeblings were involved in many other engineering projects, including the construction of tunnels, aqueducts, and suspension bridges. The book also explores their role as industrialists, with the family founding several successful businesses, including a wire rope company that supplied materials for their engineering projects.Overall, ""The Roeblings"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and accomplishments of one of America's most influential families. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of engineering and infrastructure development in the United States.The Story Of Three Generations Of An Illustrious Family, 1831-1931.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.