""The Water Works of Brooklyn"" is a historical book written by George B. Brainard in 1873. The book focuses on the development of the water supply system in Brooklyn, New York, from the early 19th century to the mid-1870s. It is a comprehensive account of the construction and operation of the water works, from the planning stages to the completion of the project. The book provides a detailed description of the various components of the water supply...