Thirsty: William Mulholland, California Water, and the Real Chinatown

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The narrative explores Los Angeles' tumultuous history with water, highlighting the challenges faced by the city as it expanded rapidly since the early 1900s. Central to the story is William Mulholland, who constructed an aqueduct to transport water from Owens Valley, yet this effort proved insufficient. The book details the fierce struggles for water resources, profiles influential figures, and recounts a catastrophic event that resulted in 400 deaths, fundamentally altering water management in the region.