博客來Mao Yisheng (1896-1989) lived through ninety-three years of China’s most turbulent history, but he spent his life building its future. Born under the decaying Qing Dynasty, educated at America’s finest institutions, and committed to a new nation, he was the essential engineer who bridged the gap between classical tradition and modern industry.
This definitive biography chronicles the extraordinary life of the ＂Father of Modern Chinese Bridge Engineering＂ and the relentless pursuit of scientific truth in an era defined by political chaos.
Mao Yisheng’s story is told through his monumental achievements:
- Innovation: Conquering the treacherous tides of the Qiantang River with his pioneering Floating Caisson Method.
- Sacrifice: Ordering the immediate demolition of his own creation, the Qiantang Bridge, just eighty-nine days after its opening, to impede the advancing Japanese invasion.
- Resilience: Serving as the Chief Engineer for the monumental Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge that unified North and South China, and quietly enduring the persecutions of the Cultural Revolution to safeguard China’s technical knowledge.
Mao Yisheng held fast to a single, non-political allegiance: the objective truth of science. His commitment to the principles of safety, economy, and durability saved countless lives and preserved the foundations of his nation’s infrastructure. Approx.180 pages, 30400 word count
