Publisher's Synopsis
The Salton Sea: An Account Of Harriman's Fight With The Colorado River is a historical book written by George Kennan and published in 1917. The book provides a detailed account of the efforts made by E.H. Harriman, a wealthy American businessman, to control the Colorado River and prevent it from flooding the Salton Sink in California.The book describes the history of the Colorado River and the Salton Sink, as well as the various attempts made by engineers and businessmen to control the river and harness its power for irrigation and hydroelectricity. It also covers the political and economic factors that influenced Harriman's decision to take on the project.Kennan's book provides a fascinating insight into the challenges faced by Harriman and his team as they worked to build dams, canals, and other infrastructure to control the river. It also explores the environmental impact of these interventions, including the creation of the Salton Sea, a large, man-made lake that has since become an important ecosystem for migratory birds and other wildlife.Overall, The Salton Sea is a compelling historical account of one of the most ambitious engineering projects of the early 20th century, and a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the people who undertook it.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.
