The Wild River and the Great Dam: The Construction of Hoover Dam and the Vanishing Colorado River
Simon Boughton
This account examines the Colorado River, the decision to control it with Hoover Dam, and the dam’s construction during the Great Depression. It describes the river as unpredictable and explains the government’s investment in the project. The book follows the large-scale building effort while addressing dangerous work, harsh living conditions, and the jobs it provided. It also discusses the restricted opportunities available to men of color and women, alongside continuing tensions over western water rights.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
