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The Great Bridge The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge

David McCullough

The dramatic and enthralling story of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, the world’s longest suspension bridge at the time, a tale of greed, corruption, and obstruction but also of optimism, heroism, and determination, told by master historian David McCullough. This monumental book is the enthral...

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SmartLess

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SmartLess

It was described as being read in one sitting and was the inspiration for a film about the history and legacy of the Brooklyn Bridge, as well as its impact in the 20th century.

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Well, not, I was given his book called The Great Bridge, the epic story of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge and I literally finished it in one gulp

— Episode: "Ken Burns"

Episode: "Ken Burns"

It was described as being read in one sitting and was the inspiration for a film about the history and legacy of the Brooklyn Bridge, as well as its impact in the 20th century.

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Well, not, I was given his book called The Great Bridge, the epic story of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge and I literally finished it in one gulp

Freakonomics Radio

Podcast

Freakonomics Radio

Ken Burns mentioned reading David McCullough's book about the Brooklyn Bridge, which inspired him to make his first film.

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David McCullough who'd written a book that I'd read about the building of the Brooklyn Bridge called The Great Bridge and I just devoured it and sent up my partners let's make a film on this and they...

— Episode: Extra: Ken Burns | People I (Mostly) Adm...

Episode: Extra: Ken Burns | People I (Mostly) Admire

Ken Burns mentioned reading David McCullough's book about the Brooklyn Bridge, which inspired him to make his first film.

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David McCullough who'd written a book that I'd read about the building of the Brooklyn Bridge called The Great Bridge and I just devoured it and sent up my partners let's make a film on this and they looked at me like I was crazy.

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Podcast

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

During the episode, Stephen Dubner praised the book, saying he loved it and highlighted its engaging account of the Brooklyn Bridge's construction. He recommended it for its compelling storytelling and historical detail, conveying strong enthusiasm for the title.

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Episode: Stephen Dubner Returns Again

McCullough's book about the Brooklyn Bridge was praised, with the speaker saying he loved that book.

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McCullough did The Brooklyn Bridge. Yes, The Great Bridge. I love that book.

Episode: Stephen Dubner Returns Again

It was praised as a favorite book about the building of the Brooklyn Bridge.

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McCullough did The Brooklyn Bridge. Yes, The Great Bridge. I love that book.

How I Built This with Guy Raz

Podcast

How I Built This with Guy Raz

It was a book about the Brooklyn Bridge that Ken Burns read while ill, and it inspired him to make a film about the bridge.

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He plopped down David McCullough's Great Bridge, the epic story of the building bridge.

— Episode: Florentine Films: Ken Burns

Episode: Florentine Films: Ken Burns

It was a book about the Brooklyn Bridge that Ken Burns read while ill, and it inspired him to make a film about the bridge.

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He plopped down David McCullough's Great Bridge, the epic story of the building bridge.

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