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""Dredge's Suspension Bridge: Explained Upon The Principles Of The Lever"" is a book written by William Turnbull and published in 1841. The book is about the construction of a suspension bridge, named after its designer, Samuel Dredge. The author explains the principles of the lever and how they were applied to the construction of the bridge. The book covers the history of suspension bridges, the design and construction of Dredge's bridge, and the advantages of using suspension bridges over other types of bridges. The author also discusses the importance of safety measures in the construction of suspension bridges. The book is a valuable resource for engineers, architects, and anyone interested in the history of bridge construction.To Which Are Added, A Specification Of The Quantities Of Material Used In The Suspension Bridge At Balloch Ferry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.