A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct, Compiled from Official Documents (1843)

by Charles King and Horace Howard Furness

Book Overview

""A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct, Compiled from Official Documents"" is a historical account written by Charles King in 1843. The book details the construction, cost and capacity of the Croton Aqueduct, a water supply system built in the mid-19th century to provide clean drinking water to New York City. King's memoir is based on official documents and provides a detailed account of the challenges faced during...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164538802
• ISBN13: 9781164538806
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"