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• Annotation:
• This book details the story of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. The vision of the Roebling family, how the bridge was constructed, the tragedies and victories to make it a reality.
• Creators:
• Author - Peter Tomasi
• Illustrator - Sara Duvall
• Colorist - Gabriel Eltaeb
• Colorist - John Kalisz
• Letterer - Rob Leigh
• Publication Information:
• Abrams ComicArts, New York, April 17, 2018
• Color or Black & White:
• Genres:
• Biography
• Non-Fiction
• Bibliography Available:
• Yes
• Original Language
• English
• Historical Topic/Event
• New York (N.Y.). Board of Trustees of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge
• Geographic Setting:
• New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn Bridge
• Date Range:
• 1852 - 1883
• Tags:
• bridge construction, suspension bridge, brooklyn, caisson disease, Washington Roebling
• Notes:
• The Brooklyn Bridge connects Brooklyn to New York City. Learn about John, Washington and Emily Roebling It cost $15 million and over 13 years to build. Emily Roebling was the first person to cross the bridge. President Arthur led dignitaries from New York to Brooklyn. Why and how politics was involved during the construction
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