40. Long Bien Bridge
Category – History and Engineering.
Long Bien Bridge looks like it was made from a giant’s erector set, full of crisscrossed metal girders. The design hints at its creator and Vietnam’s legacy as a former colony of France.
Question –
- Do you remember from reading the story who engineered Long Bien Bridge?
- What other famous engineering triumph was created by this man?
Assignment – Discover the answer by re-reading that section of Sign of the Rat. In the Kindle and iPad version, you can search for the phrase “Long Bien” – and in paperback, the answer is near the bridge illustration on page 173.
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Click here to enjoy an interactive panoramic view from the bridge.
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