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Commentary on Secretary Root's Memorandum in Re the Elephant Butte Dam Project (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Examine the fight over the Elephant Butte Dam and what it reveals about law, politics, and foreign investment.
This nonfiction work compiles arguments, testimonies, and commentary surrounding a landmark water-rights case and the actions of government officials. It analyzes how Mexican claims, congressional bills, and court decisions shaped the battle, and it traces the involvement of key figures and interests. The book presents a critical view of policy and highlights the practical and legal challenges faced by American irrigation and infrastructure efforts in the early 20th century.
- Learn how the Elephant Butte dispute began, who promoted the project, and how foreign interests intersected with U.S. law.
- See the role of government officials, legal opinions, and court rulings in shaping the case.
- Explore the arguments about water rights, interstate irrigation, and the impact on national policy.
- Understand the broader context of foreign investment and trust in American institutions during that era.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book centers on the notorious Elephant Butte Suit, a legal battle that began as an ambitious plan to build a dam in the El Paso canyon, and quickly evolved into a scandal at the highest levels of government. The author, who was directly involved in the suit for years, offers insights into the case based on his personal experiences and exclusive access to crucial documents. He reveals the corrupt intentions of certain government officials, the legal tactics they employed to advance their destructive scheme, and the damaging consequences of their actions on the lives of the people directly affected. The text explores themes of environmental conservation, political corruption, and the importance of whistleblowing. Ultimately, the book demonstrates the urgent need for increased transparency and accountability in government to ensure that such cases are never repeated. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332849314_0
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