Rivers of empire : water, aridity, and the growth of the American West
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Author
Worster, Donald, 1941-
Published
New York : Pantheon Books, c1985.
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
x, 402 pages ; 24 cm.
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Oceans of Literary Possibilities
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Moab Library - Adult Non-fiction
333.91 WOR
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LC Subjects
Hydrology -- West (U.S.)
Water resources development -- West (U.S.) -- History.
Water-supply -- West (U.S.) -- History.
West (U.S.) -- Economic conditions.
West (U.S.) -- History.

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Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
039451680X :

Notes

General Note
Includes index.
Bibliography
Bibliography: p. 339-388.
Citation/References
Library Journal
Description
Describes the West as a modern hydraulic society, one that is dependent on its dams, reservoirs, and canals.
Target Audience
Young Adult Follett Library Resources
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Includes index
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Water resources development West (U.S.) History
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Water-supply West (U.S.) History
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Hydrology West (U.S.)

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Worster, D. (1985). Rivers of empire: water, aridity, and the growth of the American West . Pantheon Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Worster, Donald, 1941-. 1985. Rivers of Empire: Water, Aridity, and the Growth of the American West. New York: Pantheon Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Worster, Donald, 1941-. Rivers of Empire: Water, Aridity, and the Growth of the American West New York: Pantheon Books, 1985.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Worster, D. (1985). Rivers of empire: water, aridity, and the growth of the american west. New York: Pantheon Books.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Worster, Donald. Rivers of Empire: Water, Aridity, and the Growth of the American West Pantheon Books, 1985.

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