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 Story of EMILY WARREN ROEBLING and the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge FRIEDA WISHINSKY PICTURES BY NATALIE NELSON Groundwood Books House of Anansi Press Toronto Berkeley
SUBSCRIPTION THE BUILDERS OF THE BRIDGE DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF EMILY WARREN ROEBLING 1843 1903 WHOSE FAITH AND COURAGE HELPED HER STRICKEN HUSBAND COL WASHINGTON A ROEBLING CE 1837 1926 COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BRIDGE FROM THE PLANS OF HIS FATHER JOHN A ROEBLING CE 1806 1869 WHO GAVE HIS LIFE TO THE BRIDGE THIS TABLET 1951 ERECTED BY THE BROOKLYN ENGINEERS CLUB WITH FUNDS RAISED BY POPULAR
Emily Roebling inspired me to become an engineer Nate She helped build this magnificent bridge Wow How did she do that Come on I'll tell you her story on our way to Brooklyn
