The Bridge: How the Roeblings Connected Brooklyn to New York

Presented as a graphic novel, this history follows the building of the Brooklyn Bridge and the family responsible for it. After Washington Roebling’s distant father dies, he and his wife, Emily, assume the task of constructing the bridge. Their story unfolds through graphic illustrations, focusing on the scale of the project and the Roeblings’ role in making the landmark happen. The book also includes references.