Download or read book The Building of Manhattan written by Donald A. Mackay and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-09-06 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meticulously accurate line drawings and fascinating text explain construction above and below ground, including excavating subway lines and building bridges and skyscrapers. Hundreds of illustrations reveal intricate details of construction techniques.