Power and Control in the Imperial Valley

Nature, Agribusiness, and Workers on the California Borderland, 1900-1940

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, 20th Century, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
Cover of the book Power and Control in the Imperial Valley by Benny J Andrés, Texas A&M University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Benny J Andrés ISBN: 9781623492199
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press Publication: November 27, 2014
Imprint: Texas A&M University Press Language: English
Author: Benny J Andrés
ISBN: 9781623492199
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Publication: November 27, 2014
Imprint: Texas A&M University Press
Language: English

Power and Control in the Imperial Valley examines the evolution of irrigated farming in the Imperial-Mexicali Valley, an arid desert straddling the California–Baja California border. Bisected by the international boundary line, the valley drew American investors determined to harness the nearby Colorado River to irrigate a million acres on both sides of the border. The “conquest” of the environment was a central theme in the history of the valley.

Colonization in the valley began with the construction of a sixty-mile aqueduct from the Colorado River in California through Mexico. Initially, Mexico held authority over water delivery until settlers persuaded Congress to construct the All-American Canal. Control over land and water formed the basis of commercial agriculture and in turn enabled growers to use the state to procure inexpensive, plentiful immigrant workers.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Power and Control in the Imperial Valley examines the evolution of irrigated farming in the Imperial-Mexicali Valley, an arid desert straddling the California–Baja California border. Bisected by the international boundary line, the valley drew American investors determined to harness the nearby Colorado River to irrigate a million acres on both sides of the border. The “conquest” of the environment was a central theme in the history of the valley.

Colonization in the valley began with the construction of a sixty-mile aqueduct from the Colorado River in California through Mexico. Initially, Mexico held authority over water delivery until settlers persuaded Congress to construct the All-American Canal. Control over land and water formed the basis of commercial agriculture and in turn enabled growers to use the state to procure inexpensive, plentiful immigrant workers.

More books from Texas A&M University Press

Cover of the book Electric City by Benny J Andrés
Cover of the book Where's the Moon? by Benny J Andrés
Cover of the book Houston Cougars in the 1960s by Benny J Andrés
Cover of the book Twelve Texas Aggie War Heroes by Benny J Andrés
Cover of the book Champion of the Barrio by Benny J Andrés
Cover of the book Lost, Texas by Benny J Andrés
Cover of the book Fire in the Sea by Benny J Andrés
Cover of the book Every Citizen a Soldier by Benny J Andrés
Cover of the book From the Pleistocene to the Holocene by Benny J Andrés
Cover of the book Beef, Brush, and Bobwhites by Benny J Andrés
Cover of the book John P. McGovern, MD by Benny J Andrés
Cover of the book The Ship That Held Up Wall Street by Benny J Andrés
Cover of the book Clovis Lithic Technology by Benny J Andrés
Cover of the book Perennial Garden Color by Benny J Andrés
Cover of the book La Belle by Benny J Andrés
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy