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Skyscrapers - by George H Douglas (Paperback)
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Highlights
- This history of skyscrapers examines how these tall buildings affected the cityscape and the people who worked in, lived in, and visited them.
- About the Author: George H. Douglas, a retired English professor, has written a number of books about American people and places.
- 280 Pages
- History, United States
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Book Synopsis
This history of skyscrapers examines how these tall buildings affected the cityscape and the people who worked in, lived in, and visited them. Much of the focus is rightly on the architects who had the vision to design and build America's skyscrapers, but attention is also given to the steelworkers who built them, the financiers who put up the money, and the daredevils who attempt to "conquer" them in some inexplicable pursuit of fame. The impact of the skyscraper on popular culture, particularly film and literature, is also explored.
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"a readable account of man's push to the sky"-Reference & Research Book News.
About the Author
George H. Douglas, a retired English professor, has written a number of books about American people and places. He lives in Champaign, Illinois.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .63 Inches (D)
Weight: .91 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 280
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: United States
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: George H Douglas
Language: English
Street Date: August 19, 2004
TCIN: 91164320
UPC: 9780786420308
Item Number (DPCI): 247-42-5202
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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