Isbn: 9780243947546 - Engineering and Legal Aspects of Land Drainage in Illinois (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. An exploration of the history of drainage in Illinois, this book documents drainage districts and areas needing drainage, while simultaneously analyzing the obstacles that have historically impeded drainage efforts and speculating on how they can be overcome. It provides a unique perspective on the relationship between land, agriculture, law, and infrastructure development in the Midwest during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Following drainage efforts across a diverse range of watersheds, the author argues that unified drainage planning and legislative updates are crucial to addressing the continued effects of flooding on large land areas across the state. 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.…