Holding Back the River: The Struggle Against Nature on America's Waterways

A detailed exploration of America's rivers and the individuals dedicated to managing and preserving them. This covers the Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio rivers, underscoring their essential roles in agriculture, transportation, hydroelectric power, and fresh water supply. Rivers are portrayed not only as functional entities but also as cultural symbols, ingrained in American mythology through figures like Mark Twain and themes in music such as the Delta Blues.

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