Briggers - The Story of the Men Who Built the Forth Bridge

The Forth Bridge is considered to be one of the great feats of western civilisation since its official opening in 1890. The Briggers is a comprehensive account of the story behind the engineering marvel of Forth Bridge, one of the most iconic examples of Victorian engineering. Illustrated throughout with fascinating archive images.

About the author

After graduating from St Andrews University in history in 1970, Elspeth Wills has spent her career as a researcher, interpreter and writer within advertising, marketing, economic development and visitor attraction environments. She has written over a dozen books on subjects as varied as natural history, new town development and Scottish innovation.

Summary

The Forth Bridge is considered to be one of the great feats of western civilisation since its official opening in 1890. The Briggers is a comprehensive account of the story behind the engineering marvel of Forth Bridge, one of the most iconic examples of Victorian engineering. Illustrated throughout with fascinating archive images.

Product details

• Authors: Elspeth, Elspeth Wills, Wills Elspeth
• Publisher: BIRLINN LIMITED
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2020
• EAN: 9781839830044
• ISBN: 978-1-83983-004-4
• No. of pages: 144
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Modern era up to 1918; Non-fiction book > History > Regional and national histories; European History, HISTORY / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, HISTORY / Europe / Ireland, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / Bridges, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, British & Irish history, Archaeology, Local History, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, Central Scotland, HISTORY / Europe / Renaissance, Bridges, Casemate; Origin; The Briggers; 9781839830044; Elspeth Wills