Los Angeles rose to significance in the first half of the twentieth century by way of its complex relationship to three rivers: the Los Angeles, the Owens, and the Colorado. Full of primary sources and original documents, this book is of interest to both students of Los Angeles and general readers interested in the origins of the city.
"...the authors have created an important book that should raise an informed awareness among scholars and students alike in studying the complexities of how water has been an integral component in the growth and development of Los Angeles."
