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Cadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing Water
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The story of the American West is the story of a relentless quest for a precious resource: water as mentioned in this paper, and the early settlers, lured by promises of paradise, document the rivalry between government giants and other institutions, in the competition to transform the West.Abstract:
The story of the American West is the story of a relentless quest for a precious resource: water. This is the story of the early settlers, lured by promises of paradise. The author documents the rivalry between government giants and other institutions, in the competition to transform the West.read more
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