Cadillac Desert, REVISED and UPDATED Edition

This revised and updated edition explores the history of water management in the American West, detailing the political battles, engineering feats, and environmental consequences of diverting rivers to create a habitable desert. It examines the powerful figures and institutions that shaped the region's destiny, revealing the human cost and ecological impact of their ambitions. The book offers a critical look at the ongoing struggle for water rights and the future of this arid landscape.