An Account of the Construction of the Britannia and Conway Tubular Bridges is a detailed look at the construction of two of the most important engineering feats of the 19th century. Written by Sir William Fairbairn, a leading civil engineer of the day, this book provides an in-depth examination of every aspect of the construction process, from the initial designs to the final testing. With its detailed research and clear illustrations, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of engineering and the development of modern infrastructure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.