Shasta Dam: A History of Construction, 1938-1945

Rocca, Al M.

ISBN 10: 1442149086 / ISBN 13: 9781442149083

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2009

About this Item

THIS COPY IS SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the Title Page. (Unverified). Colored photograph wraps. Spine is straight. Binding is tight. Content is clean, no marking. Front is curving upward. Stick with name of previous owner affixed on title page. Includes: Table of Contents, Index, Abundant black/white photographs.117 p. 8 x 10 x 0.4 inches. 0.67 lb.

Seller Inventory # 041641

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Shasta Dam: A History of Construction, 1938-1945
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1442149086
• ISBN 13: 9781442149083
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket Issued
• Weight: 0.67 pounds
• Signed: Signed by Author

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Synopsis

Shasta Dam is the second largest dam in America and this book covers the construction during the years, 1938-1945. Using official photographs taken by the Bureau of Reclamation during construction, readers will learn about the engineering challenges that needed to be overcome and of the personal stories of some of the thousands of men and women who built the dam.

About the Author

Al M. Rocca is Faculty Advisor for the CalState Teach Program, California State University, Monterey Bay and Professor Emeritus, Simpson University in Redding, California. He has written numerous books and articles on local history of northern California. His major work includes, "America's Master Dam Builder: The Engineering Genius of Frank T. Crowe."