Four Months Besieged The Story of Ladysmith

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Alpha Editions
30 May 2025

General & world history; Historical geography

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Rediscover the passion and precision behind one of New York s defining engineering triumphs. Illustrations of the Croton Aqueduct brings to life the Croton Aqueduct history through F. B. Tower s exquisite architectural drawings and vivid depictions of 19th century New York infrastructure. Part visual celebration, part technical chronicle, this volume traces the Croton River engineering and aqueduct construction techniques that delivered a reliable New York water supply and transformed a burgeoning metropolis. Readers will find detailed plates of historical aqueducts, sketches of waterworks history, and scenes that place the aqueduct among New York City landmarks and early American engineering feats. This edition is historically significant: long out of print, the work has been carefully restored and republished by Alpha Editions for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, this volume is a collector s item and a cultural treasure meticulously preserved text and high-quality reproductions that honor both the engineering marvels of the 1800s and F. B. Tower s artistic legacy. Casual readers will appreciate the clear storytelling of how the aqueduct shaped city life; architects, historians, and collectors will value the technical plates and insights into aqueduct construction techniques and Croton River engineering. Whether you prize New York water supply lore, study historical aqueducts, or collect illustrated works on early American engineering, this restored edition is an essential addition to any library of infrastructure, architecture, and urban history.

By: F B Tower
Imprint: Alpha Editions
ISBN: 9789371340618
ISBN 10: 9371340614
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 30 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Book
Publisher's Status: Active

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