| Author |
Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902 |
| Author |
Drummond, Willis, 1808-1879 |
| Author |
Dutton, Clarence E. (Clarence Edward), 1841-1912 |
| Author |
Gilbert, Grove Karl, 1843-1918 |
| Author |
Thompson, A. H. (Almon Harris), 1839-1906 |
| LoC No. |
rc01001572
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| Title |
Report on the lands of the arid region of the United States, with a more detailed account of the lands of Utah
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| Original Publication |
United States: Government Printing Office, 1879.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Physical characteristics of the arid region -- The land-system needed for the arid region -- The rainfall of the western portion of the United States [based upon the "Smithsonian tables of precipitation in rain and snow"] -- Water supply, by G.K. Gilbert -- Certain important questions relating to irrigable lands -- The lands of Utah -- Irrigable lands of the Salt lake drainage system, by G.K. Gilbert -- Irrigable lands of the valley of the Sevier river, by Capt. C.E. Dutton -- Irrigable lands of that portion of Utah drained by the Colorado river and its tributaries, by Prof. A.H. Thompson -- Land grants in aid of internal improvements, by Willis Drummond, Jr.
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| Credits |
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Report on the Lands of the Arid Region of the United States" by J. W. Powell is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the arid region of the western United States, focusing on its agricultural potential, water utilization, and irrigation systems. It emphasizes the geographical and climatic challenges that affect land use and the need for engineering solutions to make these lands suitable for agriculture. The opening of the work establishes the context for Powell's exploration of the arid landscape, introducing the concept of irrigation as critical to agricultural success in the region. He details the distinctions between the arid, sub-humid, and humid regions, highlighting the necessity of irrigation for farming in areas with insufficient rainfall. He discusses the challenges of utilizing both small and large streams for irrigation, and the legislative frameworks required to govern land claims and water rights. Overall, the beginning presents a structured overview of the critical themes and issues Powell aims to address regarding land use and agricultural development in the arid West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
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| LoC Class |
HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
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| LoC Class |
TC: Technology: Ocean engineering
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| Subject |
Public lands -- United States
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| Subject |
Irrigation -- West (U.S.)
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| Subject |
Irrigation -- Utah
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| Subject |
Rain and rainfall -- West (U.S.)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69995 |
| Release Date |
Feb 9, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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