The Wild River and the Great Dam: The Construction of Hoover Dam and the Vanishing Colorado River pressure canning Lawlor's seemingly placid book teems

Lawlor's seemingly placid book teems with hidden life and significant observations

she has returned

which shines against the spare beauty of rich illustrations by Flett

Boulder Community Hospital

"-- Aspen Daily News

The Wild River and the Great Dam: The Construction of Hoover Dam and the Vanishing Colorado River pressure canning Lawlor's seemingly placid book teems" In this detailed and informative work, Boughton chronicles the construction of the Hoover Dam via compellingly comprehensive text." Publishers Weekly, starred review "This well written narrative is bound to become the authority on this modern American marvel." Booklist, starred review "A fascinating blend of social and environmental history and engineering." Kirkus Reviews "Truly breathtaking. This is a powerful story and like the water slowly