Mr. Lincoln's Bridge Builders: The Right Hand of American Genius

Tells the story of Civil War bridge engineers, the soldiers who worked with them, and the structures themselves. Explains the American and foreign engineering that made these bridges possible, and interweaves parallel efforts in the eastern and western theaters of operations to show how not only the engineering evolved, but also how the personalities of different generals affected the war effort. Includes b&w historical photos and illustrations. The author is a retired Army Corps of Engineers writer. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)