Meet the brilliant creator of “Mannahatta Project”
Sep 18, 2009 3:20 pm
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[/caption] Ever wondered what Manhattan was like before the accretion of asphalt, tall buildings, millions of settlers and all their stuff? According to Dr. Eric Sanderson, the island was once a natural landscape of forests, fields, beaches and marshes supporting a rich and abundant plant and animal community including bears, wolves, songbirds, and salamanders. His book, “Mannahatta: A Natural History of New York City”, explains the fascinating detective and analytic process of understanding the geology and eco-systems of 1609 Manhattan and how he came to illustrate it in vivid detail. Come hear Dr. Eric Sanderson, speak about this amazing project on Saturday, September 19th. “Mannahatta — A Look at the Natural History of New York City, 1609” 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Pershing Hall, Governors Island Sponsored by the National Park Service Ferry information: www.govisland.com
Copies of New York Times bestseller, “Mannahatta: A Natural History of New York City” are available for purchase in the NPS Governors Island bookstores.