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The Gate is an absorbing panoramic account of the building of one of the world's most beautiful and famous landmarks. In a narrative richly laden with detail and the flavor of the period, John van der Zee reveals for the first time the complete history of the longest single-span suspension bridge of its time-including the identity of the man who actually designed it, which has been obscured since its completion in 1937.
With novelistic flair, van der Zee recounts an exciting drama of human greed, ambition, frailty, courage, and intellectual achievement."It is among the top books on California I have ever read."-Kevin Starr, State Librarian of California and author of Americans and the California Dream.
"A case study of personal and technological adventure bordering on hubris...The engineers in this book come alive as people, with all the faults and foibles associated with the human species. A fascinating work that shows that the best of cutting-edge engineering is much, much more than science and technology."-Henri Petroski, Nature
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Discover the captivating true story behind the iconic Golden Gate Bridge with "The Gate: The True Story of the Design and Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge." This absorbing and panoramic account takes you on a journey through the history of one of the world's most beautiful and famous landmarks. Uncover the secrets and intrigue surrounding the bridge's design and construction, including the long-obscured identity of the true genius behind its creation.
Written by John van der Zee, this book is a must-read for anyone fascinated by architecture, engineering, or the history of California. Van der Zee's narrative is rich with detail, immersing you in the flavor of the time period and bringing to life the drama of greed, ambition, courage, and intellectual triumph. This is a story that goes far beyond the mere construction of a bridge; it's a testament to human ingenuity and the power of ambition.
"The Gate" has received high praise from renowned experts in California history and engineering. Kevin Starr, State Librarian of California, describes it as one of the top books on the state he has ever read. Henri Petroski, an expert in engineering, hails it as a fascinating work that showcases the complexity of cutting-edge engineering and the very essence of what it means to be human.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary tale. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Golden Gate Bridge with "The Gate: The True Story of the Design and Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge." Get your copy today and experience the excitement and intrigue of one of the world's most iconic structures.
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