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Focusing on William Mulholland's ambitious vision, the narrative explores the creation of Los Angeles' aqueduct, the largest public water project in history. It delves into the themes of ambition, hubris, and greed that characterized the Gilded Age, highlighting how one man's determination not only transformed the region's water supply but also shaped its future. The story captures the complexities of infrastructure development and the profound impact of human ambition on the environment and society.
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Water to the Angels, Les Standiford
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Water to the Angels
- Subtitle
- William Mulholland, His Monumental Aqueduct, and the Rise of Los Angeles
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Les Standiford
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9780062251428
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history, Geography / Topography, Theory and history of science, Ecology, Nature in general, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Focusing on William Mulholland's ambitious vision, the narrative explores the creation of Los Angeles' aqueduct, the largest public water project in history. It delves into the themes of ambition, hubris, and greed that characterized the Gilded Age, highlighting how one man's determination not only transformed the region's water supply but also shaped its future. The story captures the complexities of infrastructure development and the profound impact of human ambition on the environment and society.