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The Great American Desert then and now

A history of man's attempt to turn American's arid regions into productive areas.

Main Author:	Hollon, W. Eugene 1913-2002.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Oxford University Press, 1966.
Physical Description:	ix, 284 pages : illustrations, maps. ; 22 cm.
Subjects:	Deserts -- West (U.S.) Deserts -- West (U.S.) -- Juvenile literature. West (U.S.) -- History. West (U.S.) -- Description and travel. West (U.S.) -- History -- Juvenile literature. West (U.S.) -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature.

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