Walter Sharp: A Story of Stone Arch Bridges, the Good Roads Movement, and Decentralized Infrastructure is a book composed of old newspaper articles written by the man behind the bridges, Walter Sharp. Featuring other relevant newspaper articles as well as a few newspaper interviews with “Walter Sharp, Doer of Things,” this book is a wealth of knowledge for those interested in the prominent role stone arch bridges played in the grassroots days of the Good Roads Movement.
A die-hard promoter of advancing local communities through unified grassroots movements, Walter Sharp was an iconic figure in his day. Walter Sharp learned the craft of writing at a young age, and he used this skill for years to come. With his distinct skill and talent at writing, Walter Sharp explains the advantages of permanent bridges, reveals what went on behind the scenes at the erection of one of these monumental structures, and tells his secrets that made his works such an outstanding success at the time and renowned even now.
Walter Sharp’s articles cover a variety of topics, such as the stone arch bridges of Butler County, Kansas, and how Cowley County became famous for stone bridges. Discover from a firsthand source what obstacles opposed these bridges from behind the scenes. More than just a book on bridges, Walter Sharp also covers other issues of the day, from Prohibition in Kansas to the El Dorado oil boom. He even covers some details of one of his earliest business endeavors — the Marion Mineral Well, a health resort! In his later years, he devoted his talents heavily to explaining what exactly was the result of using State and Federal aid in building infrastructure.
Walter Sharp, with a skilled and witty style of writing, brings alive the spirit of the times he lived in. Pick up a copy today! Available on Amazon.com in hardcover.
Book Details
- ISBN-13: 978-1956655032
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 279
- Dimensions: 6″ x 9″
Stone Arch Bridges 