Publisher's Synopsis
Irrigation Projects of the U.S. Reclamation Service... National Reclamation of Arid Lands, published in 1920, offers a detailed look into the early 20th-century efforts of the United States Bureau of Reclamation to transform arid landscapes through ambitious irrigation projects. This historical document provides valuable insights into the engineering and planning involved in large-scale water management and land reclamation. It reflects the prevailing attitudes toward natural resource utilization and the technological advancements of the era.
The book serves as a primary source for understanding the history of water management in the American West and the evolving relationship between humans and the environment. It remains relevant to researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the legacy of reclamation projects and their impact on the American landscape.
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