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The Dreamt Land: Chasing Water And Dust Across California
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A Vivid, Searching Journey Into California'S Capture Of Water And Soilthe Epic Story Of A People'S Defiance Of Nature And The Wonders, And Ruin, It Has Wroughtmark Arax Is From A Family Of Central Valley Farmers, A Writer With Deep Ties To The Land Who Has Watched The Battles Over Water Intensify Even As California Lurches From Drought To Flood And Back Again. In The Dreamt Land, He Travels The State To Explore The Oneofakind Distribution System, Built In The 1940S, '50S And '60S, That Is Straining To Keep Up With California'S Relentless Growth.The Dreamt Land Weaves Reportage, History And Memoir To Confront The Golden State Myth In Riveting Fashion. No Other Chronicler Of The West Has So Deeply Delved Into The Empires Of Agriculture That Drink So Much Of The Water. The Nation'S Biggest Farmersthe Nut King, Grape King And Citrus Queentell Their Story Here For The First Time.Arax, The Native Son, Is Persistent And Tough As He Treks From Desert To Delta, Mountain To Valley. What He Finds Is Hard Earned, Aweinspiring, Tragic And Revelatory. In The End, His Compassion For The Land Becomes An Elegy To The Dream That Created California And Now Threatens To Undo It.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Dreamt Land' about? A: 'The Dreamt Land: Chasing Water and Dust Across California' explores the complex relationship between California's agricultural practices, water management, and environmental challenges. The author, Mark Arax, delves into the historical and contemporary issues surrounding water distribution in California.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Dreamt Land'? A: The book is authored by Mark Arax, who comes from a family of Central Valley farmers and has a deep connection to California's land and water issues.
- Q: When was 'The Dreamt Land' published? A: 'The Dreamt Land' was published on May 21, 2019.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Dreamt Land' is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a high-quality reading experience.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Dreamt Land'? A: The book contains a total of 576 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Dreamt Land' is sold as a new item, ensuring that buyers receive a book in pristine condition.
- Q: Is 'The Dreamt Land' a first edition? A: Yes, 'The Dreamt Land' is a first edition, specifically noted as the first printing.
- Q: What themes does 'The Dreamt Land' cover? A: The book covers themes of environmental struggle, agricultural history, and the socio-political dynamics of water usage in California.
- Q: What is the genre of 'The Dreamt Land'? A: 'The Dreamt Land' falls under the 'State & Local' category, focusing on California's unique environmental and agricultural context.
- Q: Can I expect a mix of storytelling and factual reporting in this book? A: Yes, 'The Dreamt Land' weaves together reportage, history, and memoir, providing both factual insights and engaging storytelling.