This manual covers the Mannahatta, a historical reconstruction of New York City's natural landscape. Through extensive research and detailed analysis, this work brings to life the island as it was in the early 17th century, before significant European settlement. It details the natural environments, including forests, meadows, and wetlands, that once characterized the area now known as Manhattan. The book aims to provide a vivid portrayal of this lost landscape, offering a unique perspective on the region's ecological history.
The purpose of this manual is to serve as a comprehensive guide to the natural history of Mannahatta. It details the methodologies used to reconstruct the past environment, including geographical mapping, historical document analysis, and scientific data collection. Readers will find detailed descriptions of the flora and fauna, as well as the geological features of the island. This work is intended for anyone interested in the natural history of New York City, offering insights into its ecological past and inspiring reflection on its future.
On September 12, 1609, Henry Hudson first set foot on the land that would become Manhattan. Today, it’s difficult to imagine what he saw, but for more than a decade, landscape ecologist Eric Sanderson has been working to do just that.
Mannahatta: A Natural History of New York City is the astounding result of those efforts, reconstructing in words and images the wild island that millions now call home. By geographically matching an 18th-century map with one of the modern city, examining volumes of historic documents, and collecting and analyzing scientific data, Sanderson re-creates the forests of Times Square, the meadows of Harlem, and the wetlands of downtown. His lively text guides readers through this abundant landscape, while breathtaking illustrations transport them back in time.
Mannahatta is a groundbreaking work that provides not only a window into the past, but also inspiration for the future.
Author: Sanderson, Eric W.
Publisher: Abrams
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Mannahatta: A Natural History of New York City
Pages: 00352 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2013-12-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781419707483
Category: Nature : General
On September 12, 1609, Henry Hudson first set foot on the land that would become Manhattan. Today, it’s difficult to imagine what he saw, but for more than a decade, landscape ecologist Eric Sanderson has been working to do just that.
Mannahatta: A Natural History of New York City is the astounding result of those efforts, reconstructing in words and images the wild island that millions now call home. By geographically matching an 18th-century map with one of the modern city, examining volumes of historic documents, and collecting and analyzing scientific data, Sanderson re-creates the forests of Times Square, the meadows of Harlem, and the wetlands of downtown. His lively text guides readers through this abundant landscape, while breathtaking illustrations transport them back in time.
Mannahatta is a groundbreaking work that provides not only a window into the past, but also inspiration for the future.
Author: Sanderson, Eric W.
Publisher: Abrams
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Mannahatta: A Natural History of New York City
Pages: 00352 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2013-12-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781419707483
Category: Nature : General
