The Los Angeles River: Its Life, Death, and Possible Rebirth (Creating the North American Landscape)

"In this fine history of the creek, which travels from the San Fernando Valley to its mouth at the Pacific Ocean off Long Beach, Gumprecht strews river anecdotes around the politics and controversies surrounding the river. It's a must-own for anyone who cares about the development of Southern California or the geography of this part of the state."Blake Gumprecht is the author of 'The Los Angeles River: Its Life, Death, and Possible Rebirth (Creating the North American Landscape)', published 2001 under ISBN 9780801866425 and ISBN 0801866421.