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Rivers of empire : water, aridity, and the growth of the American West
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Rivers of empire : water, aridity, and the growth of the American West
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Describes the West as a modern hydraulic society, one that is dependent on its dams, reservoirs, and canals.
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Title
Rivers of empire : water, aridity, and the growth of the American West
Call No
333.91 Wor
Edition
1st ed.
Digital Link
Internet sites about Water supply
Internet sites about West (U.S.)
Authors
Worster, Donald, 1941-
Subjects
West (U.S.)--Economic conditions.
Water resources development--West (U.S.)--History.
Water-supply--West (U.S.)--History.
Hydrology--West (U.S.)
West (U.S.)--History.
West (U.S.)--Economic conditions.
Water resources development--West--United States.
Water supply--West--United States--History.
Language
English
Published
New York : Pantheon Books, c1985.
Publication Desc
x, 402 p.
ISBN
039451680X :
LCCN
85042890 //r872
Target Audience
Young Adult