Building Hoover Dam : An Oral History of the Great Depression by Dennis McBride, University of Nevada Press and Andrew J. Dunar (2001, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherUniversity of Nevada Press
ISBN-100874174899
ISBN-139780874174892
eBay Product ID (ePID)1771912
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Book TitleBuilding Hoover Dam : an Oral History of the Great Depression
Number of Pages376 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2001
TopicUnited States / State & Local / General, Industries / Construction, United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), Environmental Conservation & Protection, Civil / Dams & Reservoirs, General
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Technology & Engineering, Biography & Autobiography, Business & Economics, History
AuthorDennis Mcbride, University of Nevada Press, Andrew J. Dunar
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight18.7 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6.1 in
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LCCN00-069074
Reviews"The modern age exalts the environment at the expense of manmade structures. But Hoover Dam endures as a monument to human ingenuity and to an earlier generation's faith in the fundamental goodness of America's technological civilization. This book is a stirring account of one of that generation's proudest achievements." -- Western Historical Quarterly, "We are reminded that the 'anonymous' workers who build massive structures are, in fact, neither nameless nor faceless." -- The Journal of American History, ". . . The interview process at once validated and challenged several key tenets of scholarship in the past thirty years: giving voice to the voiceless, focusing on 'micro-history' to elucidate larger themes and concepts, and searching for examples of 'conquest' to debunk their heroic qualities in favor of more sobering assessments about the American West. . . . The voices of the builders of 'the father of all dams' add depth to the new narrative of life in the American West." -- New Mexico Historical Review, "In recent times, as this book so ably proves, oral history has provided a means through which to place the voices of the builders of this century onto the pages of history. . . . The vivid memories help to develop an empathy that could not have come from the most skillfully crafted prose." -- Choice
Table Of ContentIllustrations Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Investigation and Approval Southern Nevada, 1902-1929 2. Settlements Black Canyon and Vincinity, 1929-1931 3. Construction Camp Boulder City, 1931 4. Turning the River Black Canyon, 1931 to November 1932 5. A Government Reservation Boulder City, 1932-1934 6. Laying the Foundation Black Canyon, 1932-1934 7. A Day in the Life 1931-1935 8. Off the Reservation Las Vegas, 1931-1935 9. Towers, Penstocks, and Spillways Black Canyon, 1934 10. Completion Hoover Dam and Boulder City, 1935 and After Conclusion Appendix A: The Language of Hoover Dam's Builders Appendix B: President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Address at the Dedication of Boulder Dam, 30 September 1935 Appendix C: Boulder Canyon Project Fatalities Notes and References Index
SynopsisAndrew J. Dunar and Dennis McBride skillfully interweave eyewitness accounts of the building of Hoover Dam. These stories create the richest existing portrait of the building of Hoover Dam and its tremendous effect on the lives of those involved in its creation: the gritty, sometimes grisly realities of living in cardboard boxes and tents during several of the hottest Southern Nevada summers on record; the fearsome carbon monoxide deaths of tunnel builders who, it was claimed, had died of "pneumonia"; the uproarious life of nearby Las Vegas versus the tightly controlled existence of the workers in the built-overnight confines of Boulder City; and of course the astounding accomplishment of building the Dam itself and completing the task not only early but under budget, An engaging oral history of the 31ers who built Hoover Dam and the women who fed them, married them, and shared their lives. Building Hoover Dam is the most intriguing book yet written about one of the modern architectural wonders of the world. Andrew J. Dunar and Dennis McBride skillfully interweave first hand accounts of a fascinating group of eyewitnesses. Their stories create the richest existing portrait of the building of Hoover Dam and its tremendous effect on the lives of those involved in its creation: the gritty, sometimes grisly realities of living in cardboard boxes and tents during several of the hottest Southern Nevada summers still on record; the fearsome carbon monoxide deaths of tunnel builders who, it was claimed, had died of pneumonia; the uproarious life of nearby Las Vegas versus the tightly controlled existence of the workers in the built-overnight confines of Boulder City; and of course the astounding accomplishment of building the dam itself and completing the task not only early but under budget., This text tells the story of the building of Hoover Dam in Nevada. During the Great Depression, thousands of men and their families came to Black Canyon to tame the Colorado River. It took less than 5 years to complete and has been the called one of America's Seven Modern Civil Engineering Wonders., Andrew J. Dunar and Dennis McBride skillfully interweave eyewitness accounts of the building of Hoover Dam. These stories create the richest existing portrait of the building of Hoover Dam and its tremendous effect on the lives of those involved in its creation: the gritty, sometimes grisly realities of living in cardboard boxes and tents during several of the hottest Southern Nevada summers on record; the fearsome carbon monoxide deaths of tunnel builders who, it was claimed, had died of "pneumonia"; the uproarious life of nearby Las Vegas versus the tightly controlled existence of the workers in the built-overnight confines of Boulder City; and of course the astounding accomplishment of building the Dam itself and completing the task not only early but under budget!
LC Classification NumberTC557.5.H6D86 2001
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- 07 Jan, 2025
Awesome
This is an excellent first person account by the individuals who worked on building Hoover dam in the early 1930s.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
