Rivers in the Desert: William Mulholland and the Inventing of

Rivers in the Desert: William Mulholland and the Inventing of Los Angeles

Rivers in the DesertÂ is the quintessential American story. It follows the remarkable career of William Mulholland, the visionary who engineered the rise of Los Angeles as the greatest American city west of the Mississippi. He sought to transform the sparse and barren desert into an inhabitable environment by designing the longest aqueduct in the Western Hemisphere, bringing water from the mountains to support a large city. Davis chronicles Mulhollandâ€™s dramatic ascension to wealth and fame, followed by his tragic downfall after the sudden collapse of the dam he had constructed to safeguard the water supply. The disaster, which killed at least five hundred people, caused his repudiation by allies, friends, and a previously adoring community.
Â
Epic in scope,Â Rivers in the DesertÂ chronicles the history of Los Angeles and examines the tragic fate of the man who rescued it.
Country USA
Brand Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Manufacturer Open Road Media
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate 2014-08-19
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781497638785

Country	USA
Brand	Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Manufacturer	Open Road Media
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate	2014-08-19
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781497638785

Rivers in the Desert: William Mulholland and the Inventing of Los Angeles