"One of the most thoroughly researched, detailed histories of any irrigated region in the American West." American Historical Review"Recommended . . . A worthy addition to recent studies of water administration in the West." Western Historical Quarterly"A welcomed and excellent study that adds much to our knowledge of water development projects in southeastern New Mexico in the context of the history of the campaign for national reclamation." Journal of Southern HistorySettlement of the West came slowly, based on advances in technology and the harnessing of nature, especially water. Early on,...