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The Yuma Reclamation Project: Irrigation, Indian Allotment, and Settlement Along the Lower Colorado River
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296 pages
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Focusing on the Yuma Reclamation Project, this work delves into one of the first federal irrigation initiatives in the western U.S., highlighting its historical significance as the first on the Colorado River. Robert Sauder's thorough research uncovers the myriad challenges faced by the U.S. government in promoting homesteading in arid regions, revealing the intricate interplay of environmental, social, and political factors that shaped this ambitious undertaking.
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2009, hardcover
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