Isbn: 9780243280261 - Appendix to Journals of Senate and Assembly, of the Nineteenth Session of the Legislature of the State of California, Vol. 2 (classic Reprint) (3 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book documents the biennial report of the California Board of State Harbor Commissioners for the two-year period ending in 1871. It delves into the initiatives and challenges faced by the board, including the construction of the sea wall, dredging operations, and maintenance of wharves along the San Francisco waterfront, providing a glimpse into the historical development of California's maritime infrastructure. The report also highlights the efforts to preserve fisheries and the challenges posed by dams and mining to the salmon and trout populations in the state's rivers, emphasizing the need for conservation measures. Through the author's detailed observations and recommendations, this book offers valuable insights into the complexities of managing and preserving California's coastal resources during a period of significant transformation. Its historical significance lies in documenting the early efforts to establish a sustainable balance between economic development and environmental protection in the state's maritime industry and fisheries. 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.…