Underneath New York
Book description
Everyone wonders what goes on down a manhole. This book explores the mysteries beneath New York City's streets, telling the story of hidden pipes and cables and how they are kept in order. It might be called a Sidewalk Superintendent's Guide, but it is much more than that. It is…
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Another fantastic evocation of the vast and complex subterranean world of cities, this time, the focus is on New York.
When I first read this I was immediately transfixed by its cover: A giant hand, holding the Empire State Building and pulling up a huge, dusty, and steaming clump of Manhattan’s underground world – replete with all manner of tunnels, subway trains, wires, pipes, and water mains – in the manner of someone pulling up a tree to expose the roots below.
Whilst obviously dated, the book’s superb prose and fabulous maps and images really take the reader into the…
From Stephen's list on the subterranean of cities.
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