ISBN: 9780243332458 - Special Message of Governor George C. Perkins to the Legislature of the State of California: Twenty-fourth Session (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the drainage of the great Central Valley of California, a public works project of significant scale and ambition. The author offers a vivid account of the political battles waged to bring about the project, the scientific challenges that had to be overcome, and the successes and failures of the various participating parties. Along the way, the author gives a rich account of the lives of the major players, including the engineers, politicians, and judges who shaped the course of events. The book also sheds light on the social and economic context of the project, exploring the arguments of those who saw the drainage as a necessary and beneficial undertaking and those who saw it as a project fraught with risks and dangers.Ultimately, this book provides a valuable window into a fascinating chapter in California history, showcasing the power of human ingenuity and ambition to reshape the natural world. 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.…