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Hidden Waters of New York City

A History and Guide to 101 Forgotten Lakes, Ponds, Creeks, and Streams in the Five Boroughs...

Sergey Kadinsky

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English
Norton
15 April 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 VillageCollect Pond in the Financial District, the city's first water sourceNewtown Creek, separating Brooklyn and QueensBronx River, still a hotspot for urban canoeing and hikingFilled with eye-opening historical anecdotes and walking tours of all five boroughs, this is a side of New York City you've never seen.

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Imprint:   Norton
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 28mm
Weight:   522g
ISBN:   9781581573558
ISBN 10:   1581573553
Pages:   352
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Sergey Kadinsky is an analyst for the New York City Parks Department. He lives in Queens with his wife, Iryna.

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