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The character of Niagara Falls as one of the great est natural wonders, its Situation in a boundary river on the frontier of a foreign country. Its undoubted histor ical relation as a natural possession and common herit age - all these elements in the case would fully justify you in proposing through the ordinary diplomatic chan nels the consideration of this subject the two govern ments immediately concerned.'
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the preservation of one of nature's greatest wonders, Niagara Falls. Faced with the threat of several hydropower projects that promised to irrevocably change Niagara's beauty, this book chronicles the collective efforts of the American Civic Association and the American people in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to protect the falls from exploitation. The author draws from newspaper articles, personal letters, and speeches to reveal the movement's origins and gradual evolution into a national campaign, ultimately resulting in the passing of the first significant legislation for the preservation of Niagara Falls, ensuring that future generations would continue to marvel at its grandeur. This book is a historical account of a successful conservation movement that serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human progress and the preservation of natural wonders. 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 # 9781332992195_0
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