Water Works of Brooklyn (1873)

The Water Works of Brooklyn is a historical book written by George B. Brainard in 1873. The book provides a detailed account of the water supply system of Brooklyn, New York, during the mid-19th century. It covers the construction, operation, and maintenance of the waterworks, as well as the challenges faced by the engineers and workers who built and maintained the system. The book also includes information on the history of Brooklyn's water supply, the sources of the water, and the impact of the waterworks on the city's growth and development. The Water Works of Brooklyn is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of water supply systems and the development of urban infrastructure in the United States.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.