Shasta Dam: A History of Construction, 1938-1945
Renown Publishing, 2009. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Item #435321
ISBN: 1442149086
117 pages. 8 by 10 inches. A comprehensive history of the Shasta Dam's construction. 'This was the last major concrete dam built in America and the story of its construction is an incredible adventure of men and machines set against a harsh environment, and even harsher economic times.' First edition (first printing). A near fine paperback copy. Four tiny dots to bottom textblock, otherwise no visible shelfwear.
Shasta Dam is the second largest dam in America and this book covers the construction during the years, 1938-1945. Using official photographs taken by the Bureau of Reclamation during construction, readers will learn about the engineering challenges that needed to be overcome and of the personal stories of some of the thousands of men and women who built the dam.
Price: $15.00