Duryea Edwin (22 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 80, Paper 1376, pp. 1829-2060+ 7 FoldOut Maps & Charts, Illus, Extracted from Orig Journal, thus begins with title page, trimmed & stapled pamphlet, else VG.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Step back in time to the early 20th century and delve into the fascinating world of San Francisco's water wars. This book offers a detailed account of the Bay Cities Water Company's ambitious project to supply the city with a reliable and sustainable water source. The author, a prominent engineer of the time, meticulously examines the technical aspects of the proposed American-Cosumnes water system, comparing it to the alternative Tuolumne River project. The book delves into the complexities of water rights, reservoir construction, and the challenges of delivering water across vast distances. Through meticulous analysis and compelling arguments, the author sheds light on the critical issues surrounding San Francisco's water supply, including water quality, quantity, and cost. The book's insights into the historical context of water resource management and the competing interests of different stakeholders offer valuable lessons that remain relevant today. Ultimately, this book reveals the crucial role that engineering expertise and infrastructure development played in shaping the future of San Francisco, highlighting the enduring importance of securing a sustainable water supply for a thriving metropolis. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New. This book, the first ever overview of the subject, traces the history of the government of higher education from the middle ages through the 1950's and concludes with a look towards the future. Series: RoutledgeFalmer Studies in Higher Education. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: JN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 484. . 2001. Hardback. . . . .…

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. pp. xv + 274 1st Edition.

Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. xv + 274.

Condition: New. This book, the first ever overview of the subject, traces the history of the government of higher education from the middle ages through the 1950's and concludes with a look towards the future. Series: RoutledgeFalmer Studies in Higher Education. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: JN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 484. . 2001. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Condition: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 274 pages. 8.50x5.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. After two years as a newspaper reporter in Sacramento, California, and five years as a line officer during World War II in the U.S. Navy, Edwin D. Duryea turned his career in the direction of higher education, receiving his doctorate at Stanford University.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. LIKE NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condition: VG+. 1st Edition. Rare separate off print of this important engineering survey of the damage from the 1906 earthquake complete with 34 illustrations and two folding maps. Some cover soiling, title written on spine, but internally clean. Only 3 OCLC locations. Illustrated (illustrator).…

Condition: New. pp. xv + 274 This item is printed on demand.