| Hidden Waters of New York City: A History and Guide to 101 Forgotten Lakes, Ponds, Creeks, and Streams in the Five Boroughs Contributor(s): Kadinsky, Sergey (Author) |
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ISBN: 1581573553 ISBN-13: 9781581573558 Publisher: Countryman Press OUR PRICE: $26.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | United States - Northeast - Middle Atlantic (nj, Ny, Pa) - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - History | Historical Geography |
| Dewey: 551.480 |
| LCCN: 2015041163 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.80 lbs) 352 pages |
| Themes: - Locality - New York, N.Y. - Geographic Orientation - New York |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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:
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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kadinsky, Sergey: - 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. |