Hidden Waters of New York City: A History and Guide to 101 Forgotten Lakes, Ponds, Creeks, and Streams in the Five Boroughs by Sergey Kadinsky (Paperback, 2016)
Beneath the asphalt streets of Manhattan, creeks and streams once flowed freely. The remnants of these once-pristine waterways are all over the Big Apple, hidden in plain sight. Hidden Waters of New York City offers a glimpse at the big city's forgotten past and ever-changing present, including: * Minetta Brook, which ran through today's Greenwich Village * Collect Pond in the Financial District, the city's first water source * Newtown Creek, separating Brooklyn and Queens * Bronx River, still a hotspot for urban caeing and hiking Filled with eye-opening historical anecdotes and walking tours of all five boroughs, this is a side of New York City you've never seen.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Ww Norton & Co
ISBN-10
1581573553
ISBN-13
9781581573558
eBay Product ID (ePID)
220802911
Product Key Features
Author
Sergey Kadinsky
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Travel & Holiday Guides: General
Dimensions
Weight
370g
Height
229mm
Width
152mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Woodstock
Spine
25mm
Content Note
50 Black-And-White Photographs
Author Biography
Sergey Kadinsky is a staffer for the New York City Parks Department and an adjunct professor of history at Touro College. He is a contributor to the local history website Forgotten-NY.com and an experienced tour guide. He lives in Queens with his wife and daughter.
Date of Publication
05/04/2016
Imprint
Countryman Press Inc.
Country of Publication
United States
Genre
Travel & Holiday Guides: General
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