The Bridge Builders (1909)

The Bridge Builders is a novel written by Anna Chapin Ray and first published in 1909. The story is set in the fictional town of Corinth, located in the state of Maine, USA. The book tells the story of a group of people who come together to build a bridge across a river that separates two parts of the town. The bridge is seen as a symbol of progress and unity, and its construction brings together people from different backgrounds and social classes.The main characters include David Hale, a wealthy businessman who finances the bridge project, and his daughter Ruth, who becomes involved with the construction workers. There is also Tom Burton, a young engineer who oversees the construction, and his love interest, Mary Worth, who is the daughter of a local farmer. Other characters include the workers who labor on the bridge, as well as various townspeople who have differing opinions about the project.The novel explores themes of community, progress, and social class. It also touches on issues such as gender roles and the changing landscape of America at the turn of the 20th century. The Bridge Builders is a heartwarming story of people coming together to achieve a common goal, and it remains a beloved classic of American literature.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.