The Salton Sea [Electronic Resource] An Account of Harriman's Fight With the Colorado River

A fascinating and detailed account of the Salton Sea and the struggles of the Harriman family to control the Colorado River. George Kennan provides a firsthand account of the engineering feats and political struggles that accompanied this massive project. The book is an important historical document for anyone interested in the history of water management in the American West.

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