Development of the Rivers of the United States: Message from the President of the United States Transmitting a Preliminary Report on a Comprehensive Plan for the Improvement and Development of the Rivers of the United States with a View of Giving the Congress Information for the Guidance of Legislation which Will Provide for the Maximum Amount of Flood Control, Navigation, Irrigation, and Development of Hydroelectric PowerU.S. Government Printing Office, 1934 - 423 Seiten |
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