Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Proceedings of a Conference of Governors in the White House, Washington, May 13-15, 1908"" is a collection of speeches, discussions, and resolutions made during a conference held at the White House in May 1908. The conference was attended by governors from various states in the United States, and the topics discussed included the conservation of natural resources, the improvement of transportation infrastructure, and the role of the federal government in supporting state initiatives. The book was compiled and edited by W. J. McGee, a prominent anthropologist and geologist who was involved in the conservation movement of the early 20th century. The publication provides a valuable historical record of the ideas and concerns of American governors and policymakers during a critical period of national development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
