Galusha first became aware of New York City's Big Thirst when a reservoir was built near her childhood home in upstate New York. The communications director at the Catskill Watershed Corp. chronicles the history of water resource development in the state culminating in the engineering marvel that is the Big Apple's water system, and its impact on local landscapes and lives. Includes maps, and many period photos of its construction and those involved in watershed negotiations from past to present.
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Galusha first became aware of New York City's Big Thirst when a reservoir was built near her childhood home in upstate New York. The communications director at the Catskill Watershed Corp. chronicles the history of water resource development in the state culminating in the engineering marvel that is the Big Apple's water system, and its impact on local landscapes and lives. Includes maps, and many period photos of its construction and those involved in watershed negotiations from past to present.
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Fine. Signed by Author This is a fine hardcover copy with no wear at all bound in silver glazed boards without dust jacket as issued. SIGNED by the author, Diane Galusha, in ink, just below her printed name on the title-page. Not inscribed to anyone, just signed. Otherwise completely clean. Stated first edition. Illustrated throughout in black & white with vintage photographs, prints, maps, etc. Bibliography. 11" high X 9" wide, 303 pages. Large heavy book foreign postage will be extra. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.
