The High Girders by John Prebble

The High Girders by John Prebble

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This is the story of the Tay Bridge disaster. It fell in December 1879, killing 75 people. The book examines the history of the bridge and the life of the man who built it, covering the incidental omens of its construction, the brief triumph, the moment of disaster and the grim aftermath.

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The High Girders by John Prebble

This is the story of the Tay Bridge disaster. It fell in December 1879, killing 75 people. The book examines the history of the bridge and the life of the man who built it, covering the incidental omens of its construction, the brief triumph, the moment of disaster and the grim aftermath.
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ISBN 13 9780140045901
ISBN 10 0140045902
Title The High Girders
Author John Prebble
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1979-06-28
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.