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The Aqueduct's Triumph and Tragedy
This chapter explores the construction and inauguration of the Los Angeles aqueduct, highlighting the sacrifices made during its development and the dramatic absence of a key figure at the grand opening. It contrasts the triumph of water flowing into the city with the personal ambitions thwarted by the project's politics and foreshadows upcoming conflicts with residents of Owens Valley over water rights.