A comprehensive biography of Robert Maillart, one of the most important engineers and designers of the twentieth century.
1. Student and designer: 1872-1901; 2. Designer and builder: 1902-1909; 3. Builder and millionaire: 1909-1914; 4. War and revolution: 1914-1919; 5. Scholar and designer: 1920-1927; 6. Solitary designer: 1927-1932; 7. Images from within: 1932-1934; 8. The great debate: 1934-1938; 9. Honored at last: 1938-1940; Notes.