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100 1 _aMcGee, E. S.
245 1 0 _aAcid Rain and Our Nation's Capital: A Guide to Effects on Buildings and Monuments
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-09-25
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Acid Rain and Our Nation's Capital: A Guide to Effects on Buildings and Monuments" by Elaine McGee is a scientific publication likely written in the late 20th century. This guide provides an in-depth examination of acid rain, particularly how it affects historical buildings and monuments in Washington, D.C. It aims to educate readers on the detrimental impacts of acid precipitation, a significant environmental concern, on architectural heritage. The book discusses the chemical properties of acid rain, including its origins and effects on various types of stone, such as marble and limestone, which are commonly used in monuments. It begins by defining acid precipitation and detailing its causes, with particular emphasis on urban pollution from vehicles and industrial activities. The guide includes a walking tour of notable buildings in the nation's capital, highlighting specific examples where acid rain has caused visible deterioration. Through this tour, readers can observe signs of damage and understand the importance of preserving these historical structures amidst ongoing environmental challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAcid rain -- Environmental aspects -- Washington (D.C.)
653 _aBuilding stones -- Deterioration -- Washington (D.C.)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57972
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