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“A masterful psychological study about duty and drive.” ―The Economist, "Books of the Year 2017"“Compelling and elegant . . . [an] exploration of the life of Washington Roebling, the engineer whose energy and ideas got the Brooklyn Bridge built . . . the story not just of two engineers, father and son, but also of a son who survived treatment that, as he wrote in a private memoir at the end of the 19th century, could have led to his death . . . [a] powerful book.” ―The Guardian“Ms. Wagner's writing is graceful, even evocative, conveying a mellow admiration of Washington Roebling that suits the man.” ―Wall Street Journal“A masterful work of research, revelation and gripping narrative. It brings to pulsating life 19th-century New York and New Jersey and manages to be moving, too.” ―New Statesman, "Books of the Year"“The impressive career of [Washington Roebling] is well told in Erica Wagner's captivating new book.” ―New York Post“[An] engaging new biography . . . [a] detailed portrait of a sensitive and tormented man.” ―New York Times Book Review“In this engrossing biography. . . Wagner writes detailed, lucid descriptions of the technological advances that made the bridge possible. . . . Wagner grounds her fine study of the human side of industrial progress in patient devotion to science and craft.” ―Publishers Weekly“With contemporary notes, clippings, and letters, too, [Chief Engineer] makes a fascinating tale . . . A sturdy, illuminating biography.” ―Kirkus Reviews“A well-judged and well-written portrait.” ―Booklist“As we learn from Chief Engineer, Erica Wagner's highly original biography of Washington Roebling, the little-remembered and rather strange man who built it, the feat of raising such a bridge took over a dozen years of his life--and nearly killed him . . . Chief Engineer also sheds light on matters beyond engineering . . . Where she unquestionably succeeds is in bringing to life, and very probably bringing to the public's attention for the first time in generations, the name--and rather peculiar life--of a man who deserves his place on the top tier of the pantheon of engineers. ****” ―The Sunday Telegraph“Chief Engineer was made possible by the discovery of an unpublished memoir at Rutgers University and Wagner has mined it well. She tells the story with the thoroughness of Roebling's calculations: the book is as robust in structure and fine in detail as the bridge itself and, like its subject, unlikely to be bettered. It is immaculately researched, meticulously written but exciting and evocative too.” ―Spectator“In her bravura book about its creation . . . The magnificent book by Wagner, an NS contributing writer, focuses on the two men responsible for building the edifice: John A Roebling and his patriotically named son Washington.” ―New Statesman“Powerful.” ―The Observer“Warm, meticulous . . . Chief Engineer makes a solid case for Washington as a great American hero.” ―Times Literary Supplement“Erica Wagner honours Washington with a fine, sympathetic biography.” ―Literary Review

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About the Author

American writer and critic Erica Wagner was the literary editor of the London Times for seventeen years and is now a contributing writer for New Statesman and consulting literary editor for Harper's Bazaar. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, the Economist, Financial Times, and the New York Times, among others. She is the author of Ariel's Gift, Seizure, and the short story collection Gravity. She lives in London with her husband, the writer Francis Gilbert, and their son, Theodore.

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Product details

Paperback: 384 pages

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing; Reprint edition (February 5, 2019)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1620400529

ISBN-13: 978-1620400524

Product Dimensions:

5.8 x 1.1 x 8.2 inches

Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review:

4.6 out of 5 stars

31 customer reviews

Amazon Best Sellers Rank:

#1,080,678 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Dr. A.E. Santaniello’s comments on “Chief Engineer: Washington Roebling, the Man who Built the Brooklyn Bridge.” I have spent my entire life with books and book writers and can agree totally with his evaluation of Wagner’s book. Don’t be put off by the title; while the book does give you an insight into the engineering wonder that is the Brooklyn Bridge as executed, day by day, under Washington Roebling’s exacting eye and enormous capacity for detail, “Chief Engineer” is also the poignant, heart-rendering and always captivating story of “one man’s tenacity in the fact of hardship beyond most people’s imagining.” Fortunately, Erica Wagner has beautifully done the imaging for use: Washington Roebling and his life stand forth as much itself an enduring monument to the human spirit’s capacity to journey through adversity to the stars as the great work that still stands as Wagner writes, “ an extraordinary symbol of nineteenth-century ideals of progress.” This is biography, science and cultural history in one cover. The book answers beautifully Hart Crane’s question in his great poem “The Bridge,” “How could mere toil align thy choiring strings!”

This was an extremely interesting book. The structure was very clear as the narrative was divided around Roebling's early life, his service in the Civil War, and then the stages of his career. I found it fascinating how his father designed the wire and then, as an entrepreneur, father and son leveraged the business from bridges to elevators and beyond. Their contribution to business, ingenuity, and US innovation are really brought to life by Wagner. I also enjoyed reading about Emily Roebling and her accomplishments as well. The level of detail is nicely balanced with a well crafted biographical and cultural narrative.

Read this book and marvel at the genius, sacrifice and courage that carried America to the pinnacle of nations. John Roeblingwas a gifted German immigrant whose fortune was built on a life of penury. Washington Roebling was his brutalized son who dutifully carried his father’s crowning achievement to completion but not without the heroic work of his wife, Emily. In the midst of the work, his health failed. He became an invalid and the project stalled. Emily re-invented herself as self-taught engineer and project director. Her courage and determination carried the bridge to its successful termination.

The book is an entertaining account of the life of an important individual. It has very little detail of his engineering work. Why was he able to build bridges? What did he contribute? What is it about the technology of suspension bridges that makes them the choice for long spans? But the book does talk about Mr. Roebling as a person, and he is kind of interesting. It drags a bit at the end.

This is a great book that combines biography, history and technology. The writer tells an captivating story supported by source documents. This book should be used to teach historical and bibliographic writing. The only suggestion I have is more pictures dealing with how wires, bridges, etc., were made.

Interesting book that adds new information from Washington's writings. Puts John Roebling in a very negative light with little corroborating evidence. Washington seems to have had a complex personality that strongly resented his father. Makes me wonder how much of Washington's writing about him were true. I would have liked to read more about whether the brothers had a similar view of JR.

A very interesting and detailed biography of one of the great men of our country. The history of the Roebling family is one that is an untold story of American culture. Although his father was the founder of the company, Washington made the name famous through his genius and sacrifice building the great Brooklyn Bridge.

Interesting read about the design and construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, and other bridges before that. Washington Roebling had a tortured childhood and adolescent life - mainly due to his father. It's amazing 'Washy' held it together. Interesting reading about the Civil War from Washington Roebling's perspective.

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