The Miami Conservancy District

Arthur Ernest Morgan

The Miami Conservancy District
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Literary Licensing, LLC
Country
United States
Published
7 April 2012
Pages
518
ISBN
9781258272975

The Miami Conservancy District

Arthur Ernest Morgan

""The Miami Conservancy District"" is a historical account of the creation and development of the Miami Conservancy District in Ohio, USA. The book is authored by Arthur Ernest Morgan, an American civil engineer and educator who played a significant role in the establishment of the Miami Conservancy District.The Miami Conservancy District was established in response to the devastating floods that occurred in the Miami Valley region in the early 20th century. The book describes the planning and construction of the district's dams, levees, and other flood control measures, as well as the challenges faced by the engineers and workers involved in the project.In addition to the technical aspects of the project, the book also delves into the social and political context in which the Miami Conservancy District was created. Morgan discusses the role of local leaders and citizens in advocating for flood control measures, as well as the opposition faced from some quarters.Overall, ""The Miami Conservancy District"" provides a comprehensive account of a major infrastructure project that had a significant impact on the Miami Valley region and beyond. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of civil engineering, flood control, and regional development in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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