Cadillac Desert
The American West and Its Disappearing Water, Revised Edition
Marc Reisner
Discover the riveting story of the American West's relentless pursuit for water in this stunning expose. Cadillac Desert takes you on a journey of political corruption, ecological and economic disasters, and billion-dollar battles over water rights. Marc Reisner's detailed research brings to life the earliest settlers' pursuit of paradise and the ruthless tactics employed by Los Angeles politicians and business interests to ensure the city's growth. Experience the bitter rivalry between the Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as they compete to transform the West. Don't miss out on this dramatic and intriguing history of an Eden that may only be a mirage.
Publish Date
1993-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
1993-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1986
Goodreads Rating
4.27
ISBN
9780140178241
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2014-01-06T04:15:22.000Z
Excellent book about how refusal to price water destroys ecology of SW US: Cadillac Desert by Marc Reisner – source