Shasta Dam: A History of Construction, 1938-1945, Paperback/Al M. Rocca

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Shasta Dam is the second largest dam in America and this book covers the construction during the years, 1938-1945. Using official photographs taken by the Bureau of Reclamation during construction, readers will learn about the engineering challenges that needed to be overcome and of the personal stories of some of the thousands of men and women who built the dam. About the Author: Al M. Rocca is Faculty Advisor for the Cal State Teach Program, California State University, Monterey Bay and Professor Emeritus, Simpson University in Redding, California. He has written numerous books and articles on local history of northern California. His major work includes, "America's Master Dam Builder: The Engineering Genius of Frank T. Crowe."