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The Rudyard Kipling Library · August 31 · 25 min

The Bridge Builders Part One

In which a seasoned engineer reflects with a mix of pride and weariness upon the progress of his monumental bridge over the Ganges, borne up by the unflagging efforts of himself, his young assistant, and a resourceful Lascar serang. Amidst the ceaseless hustle of labour, the caprices of the mighty river, and the interplay of faith and practicality, the men prepare to meet the final trials of their great labour of permanence and endurance.

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In which a seasoned engineer reflects with a mix of pride and weariness upon the progress of his monumental bridge over the Ganges, borne up by the unflagging efforts of himself, his young assistant, and a resourceful Lascar serang. Amidst the ceaseless hustle of labour, the caprices of the mighty river, and the interplay of faith and practicality, the men prepare to meet the final trials of their great labour of permanence and endurance.

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