The Bureau of Reclamation History Essays from the Centennial Symposium, V. 1 and 2

History Essays from the Centennial Symposium V. 1 and 2

962 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRINT PRODUCT--OVERSTOCK SALE -- Significantly reduced list price Reclamation s history is a rich tapestry filled with the politics, colorful personalities, and the unique character of the West. It is marked by engineering accomplishments and economic growth woven into the tapestry of western water development and delivery. These essays prepared for Reclamation s history symposium in 2002 add new dimensions to the story of Reclamation. On June18-19, 2002, the Bureau of Reclamation and Department of History at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, hosted a symposium on the history of Reclamation. The symposium was held in conjunction with the Bureau s centennial anniversary birthday party at Hoover Dam the afternoon and evening of June 17, and Dr. Andrew Kirk and Ms. Mary Wammack made the local arrangements at UNLV. Employees of the US Bureau of Reclamation, water management and development professionals, dam engineers, especially those in the Western portion of the United States may be interested in this print set that consists of two volumes. This reference includes a large number of illustrations as well as an extensive bibliography for further research. Other products produced by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/562"

• ISBN: 9780160817281
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 12.01.2009
• Verlag: Government Printing Office
• Textauswahl von: Reclamation Bureau (U S