Spanish water, Anglo water early development in San Antonio /

Main Author: Porter, Charles R., 1952-
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: College Station [Tex.] : Texas A&M University Press, c2009.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Centennial series of the Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University ; no. 113
Subjects:
Online Access:http://site.ebrary.com/lib/ucy/Doc?id=10455996
Table of Contents:
  • God's water
  • Droughts and deluges
  • The country of 1,100 springs
  • Eyewitness reports of God's water
  • Spain and Mexico's water, 1718-1836
  • Missions settle San Antonio
  • Acequia technology
  • Derecho Indiano : law with justice
  • Water, land, and work
  • Conflict, cooperation, and compromise
  • Republic of Texas and United States water, 1836-1902
  • New people, old laws
  • Acequias overwhelmed
  • The first water works company
  • Water : politicians' "gold".