The American bridges were no application of the theory of elasticity; they came before the theory, and all we can say in favour of science is, that in this special branch, theory and practice developed in a parallel way, helping one another.
Kropotkin discusses how American bridges were built before the theory of elasticity was fully developed, showcasing the interplay between theory and practice.
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