In all several thousand people took part over fourteen years They worked a ten hour day six days a week and they were all men with the sole exception of Emily Roebling David McCullough Brave Companions
Big thanks to Tom Richardson for his technical expertise and to Dr Bill Wishinsky for his thoughtful comments FW For my extraordinary editor publisher and friend Sheila Barry 1963 2017 whose insight and warmth made working on books a joy I miss you Sheila And with many thanks to wonderful Nan Froman for her wise words and understanding FW For Mary Anne and Margaret NN
How Emily Saved the Bridge
The amazing story of Emily Warren Roebling, the woman who stepped in to oversee the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, which was completed in 1883.
