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The Building of Manhattan

By Donald A. Mackay, Donald A. Mackay (Illustrator)
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$19.99
By Donald A. Mackay, Donald A. Mackay (Illustrator)
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Meticulously accurate line drawings and fascinating text trace Manhattan's growth from a tiny Dutch outpost to the commercial, financial, and cultural heart of the world. This book explains construction above and below ground, including the excavation of subway lines and the building of bridges and skyscrapers. Hundreds of illustrations reveal intricate details of construction techniques.
Author and illustrator Donald A. Mackay traces Manhattan's history from its first wood, stone, and brick...

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