Big dam foolishness ; the problem of modern flood control and water storage / Introd. by Paul B. Sears.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Peterson, Elmer T. (Elmer Theodore), 1884-1969
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Devin-Adair Co., 1954.
Subjects:	Flood control > United States. Dams. Water conservation.
Physical Description:	224 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Format:	Book

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