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The Building of Manhattan

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The Building of Manhattan

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

Author Biography:

Donald Mackay spent years researching and illustrating this book, observing new buildings under construction and interviewing engineers, architects, and contractors. In addition, he has illustrated many children's books and created architectural drawings for National Geographic.
Release date Australia
April 30th, 2010
Audiences
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
Pages
160
Dimensions
230x306x11
ISBN-13
9780486473178
Product ID
3905755

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