Water Supply Of St. Mary And Milk Rivers, 1898-1917 (1920) - Softcover

Jones, Benjamin Earl; Burley, R J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1104929708 ISBN 13: 9781104929701

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

The book ""Water Supply of St. Mary and Milk Rivers, 1898-1917"" is written by Benjamin Earl Jones and was published in 1920. It is a comprehensive study of the water supply of two major rivers in the United States, namely the St. Mary and Milk Rivers. The book covers a period of almost 20 years, from 1898 to 1917, and provides a detailed analysis of the water resources, including the flow rates and quality of the water, as well as the impact of human activities on the rivers.The author, Benjamin Earl Jones, was a well-known hydrologist and water resource expert of his time. He conducted extensive research on the St. Mary and Milk Rivers, and his findings are presented in this book. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific aspect of the water supply of these rivers.The first chapter provides an introduction to the geography and hydrology of the St. Mary and Milk Rivers. The second chapter discusses the flow rates of the rivers and the factors that affect them, such as precipitation, temperature, and human activities. The third chapter focuses on the quality of the water, including its chemical composition and the presence of pollutants.The fourth chapter discusses the impact of irrigation on the water supply of the rivers, as agriculture is a major user of water in this region. The fifth chapter covers the construction of dams and reservoirs on the rivers and their impact on the water supply. The final chapter summarizes the findings of the study and provides recommendations for the management of the water resources of the St. Mary and Milk Rivers.Overall, ""Water Supply of St. Mary and Milk Rivers, 1898-1917"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the hydrology and water resources of this region. It provides a detailed and scientific analysis of the water supply of these two important rivers and offers insights into the challenges and opportunities of managing water resources in this area.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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1104929708
• ISBN 13: 9781104929701
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 614