Tennessee Valley Authority in Vintage Postcards (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738541525)

Created by the federal government in 1933 to revitalize a region twice the size of New England, the Tennessee Valley Authority began as an experiment of unprecedented proportions. Seen here through picture postcards, the dramatic achievements of the TVA take on a personal aspect, as individuals visit the hydroelectric projects and enjoy the newly created recreational opportunities. Tangible benefits are also documented, such as improved navigation, new roads and bridges, and abundant and

inexpensive electricity. Influenced by such visionaries as Gifford Pinchot, Theodore Roosevelt, and George Norris, the agency also dealt with regional issues, including river

commerce, soil conservation, and flood control.

Author: Mark Allen Stevenson
ISBN-10: 0738541524
ISBN-13: 9780738541525
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 08/24/2005
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.24h x 6.52w x 0.34d