The Building of Manhattan

The Building of Manhattan - Dover Architecture

Paperback (30 Apr 2010)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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 excavating subway lines and building bridges and skyscrapers. Hundreds of illustrations reveal intricate details of construction techniques.

Book information

ISBN: 9780486473178
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Imprint: Dover Publications
Pub date:
DEWEY: 690.097471
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 160
Weight: 526g
Height: 230mm
Width: 305mm
Spine width: 14mm