David Emblidge

Alex Marshall

The pulse of great cities may be most palpable above ground, but it is below the busy streets where we can observe their rich archaeological history and the infrastructure that keeps them running. In Beneath the Metropolis journalist Alex Marshall investigates how geological features, archaeological remnants of past civilizations, and layered networks transporting water, electricity, and people, have shaped these cities through centuries of political turbulence and advancements in engineering — and how they are determining the course of the cities' future. From the first-century catacombs of Rome, the New York subway system, and the swamps and ancient quays beneath London, to San Francisco's fault lines, the depleted aquifer below Mexico City, and Mao Tse-tung's extensive network of secret tunnels under Beijing, these subterranean environments offer a unique cross-section of a city's history and future. Stunningly illustrated with colorful photographs, drawings, and maps, Beneath the Metropolis reveals the hidden worlds beneath our feet, and charts the cities' development through centuries of forgotten history, political change, and technological innovation.

The Secret Lives of Cities

Beneath the Metropolis

Eleanor Roosevelt

A collection of Eleanor Roosevelt's writings from her syndicated column "My Day" shares her thoughts on the people and events of her day, including civil rights, American politics, the United Nations, and her personal triumphs and tragedies.

The Best Of Eleanor Roosevelt's Acclaimed Newspaper Columns, 1936-1962

My Day

Journal excerpts, poems, essays, and stories--by Henry David Thoreau, James Dickey, James MacGregor Burns, Richard Wilbur, and many modern-day visitors--celebrate the diverse landscapes and experiences of the 2,140-mile wilderness trail. UP.

The Appalachian Trail Reader

27 hikes in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont. Complete with elevation profiles, topo maps, itineraries.

Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont

Hikes in Southern New England

A guide to 27 great day hikes and overnight backpacking trips on the Appalachian Trail in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont.

David Emblidge

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