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A special 90th anniversary edition of the definitive story of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, one of the world's most amazing engineering feats - a structure that has become a national icon.
Ninety years on from its opening in 1932, the Sydney Harbour Bridge remains the most recognizable symbol of Australia. The iconic arch took almost nine years to complete - at a cost of sixteen lives and more than six million pounds - and the people, political wranglings and incredible feats of engineering behind its creation have become the stuff of legend. The Bridge brings to life the stories of those who dreamed it, built it and were drawn to it: Lennie Gwyther, the nine-year-old boy who made a 900-mile solo journey on horseback to witness the opening; Dr. J.J.C. Bradfield who eventually realized his dream of connecting Sydney's two shores; Vince Kelly, the larger-than-life boilermaker who fell from the arch and survived; and many other fascinating characters. This is the lively history of a bridge that has garnered the collective pride of the nation and become one of the world's most famous structures."In world terms, that great arch defined Sydney and for the most part, Australia." --Hon. Paul Keating, former Prime Minister of Australia "Lalor has written a most intimately affectionate version of an epic story." --Canberra Times
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Peter Lalor is an award-winning journalist and author. His first book Blood Stain was published by Allen & Unwin and won the Ned Kelly award for Best True Crime in 2003. He is the chief cricket writer for The Australian and a special commentator for Channel 7 during the summer. He studied history at the University of Melbourne and worked as a news and feature reporter for two decades before becoming a cricket writer.
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The Bridge: The epic story of an Australian icon - the Sydney Harbour Bridge
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Allen & Unwin, Australia, St Leonards, 2022
ISBN 10 : 176106729X
ISBN 13 : 9781761067297
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Ninety years on from its opening in 1932, the Sydney Harbour Bridge remains the most recognisable symbol of Australia. The iconic arch took almost nine years to complete - at a cost of sixteen lives and more than six million pounds - and the people, political wranglings and incredible feats of engineering behind its creation have become the stuff of legend. The Bridge brings to life the stories of those who dreamed it, built it and were drawn to it: Lennie Gwyther, the nine-year-old boy who made a 900-mile solo journey on horseback to witness the opening; Dr J.J.C. Bradfield who eventually realised his dream of connecting Sydney's two shores; Vince Kelly, the larger-than-life boilermaker who fell from the arch and survived; and many other fascinating characters. This is the lively history of a bridge that has garnered the collective pride of the nation and become one of the world's most famous structures. '. . . in world terms, that great arch defined Sydney and for the most part, Australia . . .' - Hon. Paul Keating, former Prime Minister of Australia 'Lalor has written a most intimately affectionate version of an epic story' Canberra Times. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR013157764
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The Bridge
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Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 2022
ISBN 10 : 176106729X
ISBN 13 : 9781761067297
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Hard Cover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. Reprint. 370 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout. 90th Anniversary Edition. N° de réf. du vendeur 232838
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The Bridge: The Epic Story of an Australian Icon - The Sydney Harbour Bridge by Peter Lalor - 90th Anniversary Edition
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Allen & Unwin, 2022
ISBN 10 : 176106729X
ISBN 13 : 9781761067297
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Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 2nd Edition. Very good condition. Some minor wear to book corners. Previous owner has stamped title page. When it was finally officially opened in March 1932, the Sydney Harbour Bridge had taken almost nine years to complete, costing sixteen lives and more than £ 6 million. This is the epic story of the most recognisable symbol of Sydney and the people who built it: their ambitions, political wrangling and incredible feats of engineering. N° de réf. du vendeur TBM9781741750270
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The Bridge: The epic story of an Australian icon - the Sydney Harbour Bridge
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Hardcover. Etat : new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. N° de réf. du vendeur 75W75_88_176106729X
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