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""Geology of the City of New York"" is a comprehensive book written by Louis Pope Gratacap in 1909. The book explores the geological history of New York City, including the formation of its bedrock, the impact of glaciers, and the development of its landscape. Gratacap provides detailed descriptions of the various rock formations that make up the city's geology, such as the Manhattan Schist, Inwood Marble, and Fordham Gneiss. He also discusses the impact of human activities on the city's geology, such as quarrying, excavation, and construction. The book is richly illustrated with photographs,…mehr

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""Geology of the City of New York"" is a comprehensive book written by Louis Pope Gratacap in 1909. The book explores the geological history of New York City, including the formation of its bedrock, the impact of glaciers, and the development of its landscape. Gratacap provides detailed descriptions of the various rock formations that make up the city's geology, such as the Manhattan Schist, Inwood Marble, and Fordham Gneiss. He also discusses the impact of human activities on the city's geology, such as quarrying, excavation, and construction. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams that help to explain the geological features and processes discussed in the text. Overall, ""Geology of the City of New York"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and geology of this iconic city.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.