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Los Angeles rose to significance in the first half of the twentieth century by way of its complex relationship to three rivers: the Los Angeles, the Owens, and the Colorado. Full of primary sources and original documents, this book is of interest to both students of Los Angeles and general readers interested in the origins of the city.

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"...the authors have created an important book that should raise an informed awareness among scholars and students alike in studying the complexities of how water has been an integral component in the growth and development of Los Angeles." * Newsletter of the Water and Power Associates, Inc. *

Table of Contents
Preface Introduction 1. Rivers of Growth 2. Harnessing the Rivers 3. Rivers in Nature Epilogue: What's Next? What's the Future? Notes Study Questions for Consideration Chronology Selected Bibliography Acknowledgments Index

Water and Los Angeles

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      Publisher University of California Press
      Published 28 October 2016
      ISBN-13 9780520292420
      978-0520292420
      ISBN-10 0520292421
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      Drought and water supply

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Los Angeles rose to significance in the first half of the twentieth century by way of its complex relationship to three rivers: the Los Angeles, the Owens, and the Colorado. Full of primary sources and original documents, this book is of interest to both students of Los Angeles and general readers interested in the origins of the city.

      Trade Review
      "...the authors have created an important book that should raise an informed awareness among scholars and students alike in studying the complexities of how water has been an integral component in the growth and development of Los Angeles." * Newsletter of the Water and Power Associates, Inc. *

      Table of Contents
      Preface Introduction 1. Rivers of Growth 2. Harnessing the Rivers 3. Rivers in Nature Epilogue: What's Next? What's the Future? Notes Study Questions for Consideration Chronology Selected Bibliography Acknowledgments Index

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