Commentary on Secretary Root's Memorandum in Re the Elephant Butte Dam Project (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Nathan E. Boyd

9780484298742: Commentary on Secretary Root's Memorandum in Re the Elephant Butte Dam Project (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484298747 ISBN 13: 9780484298742

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

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Examine the fight over the Elephant Butte Dam and what it reveals about law, politics, and foreign investment.

This nonfiction work compiles arguments, testimonies, and commentary surrounding a landmark water-rights case and the actions of government officials. It analyzes how Mexican claims, congressional bills, and court decisions shaped the battle, and it traces the involvement of key figures and interests. The book presents a critical view of policy and highlights the practical and legal challenges faced by American irrigation and infrastructure efforts in the early 20th century.

Learn how the Elephant Butte dispute began, who promoted the project, and how foreign interests intersected with U.S. law.
See the role of government officials, legal opinions, and court rulings in shaping the case.
Explore the arguments about water rights, interstate irrigation, and the impact on national policy.
Understand the broader context of foreign investment and trust in American institutions during that era.

Ideal for readers of history, law, and policy who want a detailed look at a pivotal irrigation and sovereignty issue from the period.

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