9781528007016 - California Highways, Vol. 1: Official Publication of the California Highway Commission; May, 1924 (Classic Reprint) de Durkee, Frank B. (3 resultados)

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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the California Highway Commission's utilization of convict labor in road construction from 1915 onwards, with a particular focus on the implementation of the 1923 legislation that authorized prison laborers a wage. The author notes that the program was both financially sound and beneficial to the prisoners, as the experience promoted a strong work ethic, built confidence, and facilitated rehabilitation. Further, the program saw significant civil engineering achievements, including the building of the Yosemite Lateral, and its success has led to its adoption by other correctional systems nationally. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.