Project Gutenberg 2015-07-16 Public domain in the USA. 125 Blanchard, C. J. (Clarence John) 1863 1945 Blanchard, Clarence John The Mentor: Reclaiming the Desert, Vol. 6, Num. 17, Serial No. 165, October 15, 1918 Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Mentor: Reclaiming the Desert, Vol. 6, Num. 17, Serial No. 165, October 15, 1918" by C. J. Blanchard is a scientific publication that explores the topic of irrigation and land reclamation in the arid regions of the United States. Written in the early 20th century, during a period marked by significant agricultural and engineering advancements, the book emphasizes the importance of transforming unproductive desert land into fertile areas suitable for farming. It highlights various reclamation projects and their role in providing opportunities, particularly for returning soldiers after World War I. In "Reclaiming the Desert," Blanchard delves into the historical context and technological achievements of irrigation methods, detailing the development of major projects such as the Roosevelt Dam and the Gunnison Tunnel. The book describes how these engineering feats allowed for effective water management in regions previously deemed barren. By narrating the stories of irrigation systems and the settlers who cultivate these lands, the text illustrates a broader vision for American agriculture and community development, emphasizing self-sustainability and economic growth in the West. Through compelling examples and a romanticized portrayal of the challenges and triumphs of reclaiming the desert, Blanchard motivates readers to appreciate the enduring impact of reclamation efforts on American society and landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Desert reclamation -- Southwest, New Desert resources development -- Southwest, New Irrigation -- Southest, New S Text The Mentor Category: History - American Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: Engineering & Technology 101893 2025-09-20T03:45:19.370895 text/html 75127 2024-10-24T17:44:04 text/html 1327826 2025-09-20T03:45:22.527894 application/epub+zip 1326180 2025-09-20T03:45:20.166900 application/epub+zip 107467 2025-09-20T03:45:19.751900 application/epub+zip 1372564 2025-09-20T03:45:24.551888 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1319467 2025-09-20T03:45:22.113869 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 141264 2022-09-22T11:55:06.563019 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 81067 2025-09-20T03:45:19.051935 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 61135 2024-10-24T17:44:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17298 2025-09-20T03:45:24.688909 application/rdf+xml 26835 2025-09-20T03:45:19.827900 image/jpeg 4255 2025-09-20T03:45:19.789901 image/jpeg 1226980 2025-09-20T03:45:19.461932 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog