Thorough documentation and description with text, maps, and numerous photos of a legacy that merits preservation. Historian Hyde cultivates appreciation of the practical and aesthetic achievements the bridges represent, and he also discusses the challenges of preservation and rehabilitation. 11x8.5
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Thorough documentation and description with text, maps, and numerous photos of a legacy that merits preservation. Historian Hyde cultivates appreciation of the practical and aesthetic achievements the bridges represent, and he also discusses the challenges of preservation and rehabilitation. 11x8.5
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Very good. Very clean sofrtcover. no marks. clean text. solid binding. very light wear. ISBN matches listing FAST SHIPPING W/ CONFIRMATION. NO PRIORITY OR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS OVER 4LBs.
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Good. Size: 8x0x11; Paperback. Text contains pencil underlining/marking. Covers show light edge wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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Used-Like New. Thorough documentation and description with text, maps, and numerous photos of a legacy that merits preservation. Historian Hyde cultivates appreciation of the practical and aesthetic achievements the bridges represent, and he also discusses the challenges of preservation and rehabilitation. 11x8.5.
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Very Good+ 0814324487. SIGNED by the author on the title page and dated 2010. The author discusses Michigan's bridge building history, locations of historically important bridges (with maps and locations in the rear), and includes photos of the bridges discussed. A fascinating look at one of the state's rapidly disappearing links to the past. Original publisher's paperback with no interior or exterior markings and no chips, tears or creases to the the covers. The spine has a tiny tear to the top edge and a small horizontal crack at the same location--no vertical reading creases. Trade Paperback, Size: 11" x 9"; Great Lakes Books Series; B&W Illustrations & Photos; rectangular 4to; 191 pages; Signed by Author.
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Very Good+ 0814324487. AUTHOR SIGNED/DATED S2/18/1996 on title page. Laid in is a page from the Ann Arbor newspaper, 'Connection', with an article on the 40th anniversary of the Mackinac Bridge. [1/4/1997]. Soft cover is blue with white lettering on front and spine. Oblong shaped. Pages are clean and tight. Extensively illustrated with dozens of b/w photographs, maps and drawings, including 'the mighty Mac, ' the bridge that connects Michigan's lower and upper peninsulas. Truly spectacular to drive over, one of the great jewels of Michigan. "...Hyde identifies Michigan's historically significant highway bridges within the broader contexts of American bridge design and construction in the 19th and 20th centuries. The book summarizes the improvement of highway bridge design in the USA and compares Michigan's experiences with national trends...." edited by Dr. Phil Mason, who was my professor and a member of my MA committee. Blast from the past! 2 appendices; bibliography; index.; Great Lakes Books Series Series; B&W Photographs & drawings & maps; 11 x 8 1/2; 191 pages; Soft cover has light shelf wear and rubbing, 1/4" faint tan spot on side of text block.; Signed by Author.