The State Reservation at Niagara a History (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Charles M. Dow

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331435560 ISBN 13 : 9781331435563

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover how Niagara Falls was saved for everyone. This historical study traces a long, public fight to preserve the falls and the surrounding landscape for future generations.

From the creation of the State Reservation to ongoing efforts to prevent commercial intrusion, the narrative shows how citizens and leaders worked together. It highlights the persistent push to keep the Falls a natural public resource, not a site for private power, and explains the legal and political battles behind the protection.

What you’ll experience:

• A clear account of the key reforms and safeguards that defended the Falls and the Reservation


• accounts of important legislative debates and the limits placed on water diversion


• descriptions of management ideas that shaped park planning, electrical development, and scenic preservation


• insights into the enduring public value of protecting a national treasure

Ideal for readers curious about American conservation history, municipal governance, and the story behind Niagara’s enduring beauty and public trust.

Ideal for readers of historical studies on public works, preservation, and the power of citizen action to protect natural wonders.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331435560
• ISBN 13: 9781331435563
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 207
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