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112 pp.
| Lucent |
September, 1999 |
LibraryISBN 1-56006-596-6$$23.70
(4)
YABuilding History series.
These books do a credible job of exploring the history and impact of these public structures: a maximum-security prison, a large-scale national monument, and a transportation system that drew a country together. The volumes will be useful for reports, but the low-contrast, muddy quality of the photos detracts from the books' overall appeal. The time line in each book is a helpful feature. Bib., ind.