An Account of the Construction of the Britannia and Conway Tubular Bridges (1849)

An Account of the Construction of the Britannia and Conway Tubular Bridges is a historical book written by William Fairbairn in 1849. The book provides a detailed account of the construction of two iconic tubular bridges in Wales, the Britannia Bridge and the Conway Bridge, which were considered to be engineering marvels of their time. Fairbairn, who was a renowned engineer and one of the key figures involved in the construction of the bridges, provides a comprehensive overview of the planning, design, and construction process, including the challenges and obstacles faced during the project. The book also includes detailed illustrations and diagrams of the bridges, as well as technical information on the materials and methods used in their construction. Overall, An Account of the Construction of the Britannia and Conway Tubular Bridges is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of engineering and the development of transportation infrastructure in the 19th century.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1849 Edition.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.