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Book Details
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Available
Trim Size
7
x 10
Pages
376
ISBN
9781421415772
Illustration Description
66 halftones, 9 line drawings
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Introduction
1. The City, 1791–1955
2. The Plans, 1955–1965
3. The Stations, 1965–1967
4. The Region, 1966–1967
5. The Bridge, 1966–1971
6. The Builders, 1972–1976
7. The Money
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Introduction
1. The City, 1791–1955
2. The Plans, 1955–1965
3. The Stations, 1965–1967
4. The Region, 1966–1967
5. The Bridge, 1966–1971
6. The Builders, 1972–1976
7. The Money, 1972–1980
8. The District
9. The Suburbs
10. The Riders
Conclusion
Notes
Index
Resources
