The Colorado
by Waters, Frank
Series: The Rivers of America Published by : J.J. Little and Ives Company (New York) Physical details: 400 p. Index; black & white illustrations; maps.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 - 999 | 978 Wat (Browse shelf) | Available | 19739 |
Includes Index
Introduction: Its character --
Its background. The Colorado pyramid ; High country ; The shining mountains ; Mesa and plateau ; The desert ; Its delta --
Its people. The conquerors ; The padres ; The trappers ; The settlers ; The outcasts ; Its travelers ; "The People" ; The inheritors --
Its future. Imperial Valley ; The Colorado River Project ; Boulder Dam ; Canal, aqueduct and treaty ; Long view --
Grand Ca~non.
Geological and sociological history of the Colorado River.