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In the Footsteps of Giants – Exploring the history of South Africa’s large dams

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In the Footsteps of Giants takes the reader on a journey through the history of South Africa’s large dams, starting with the traditional attitudes towards water resources prior to European settlement and ending with a glimpse into the future of dam building in the country.

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Weight 1000 g
Author

Lani van Vuuren
Publisher

Water Research Commission
ISBN Number

978-1-4312-0212-6
Year

2012

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Author’s note 1
Chapter 2: Dams and development in South Africa 3
Chapter 3: Water storage prior to European settlement 12
Chapter 4: Canals, dams and the Dutch occupation (1652-1806) 19
Chapter 5: The Cape pins its hope on irrigation (1806-1912) 30
Chapter 6: Department of Irrigation takes the lead (1912-1930) 66
Chapter 7: Depression spurs on development (1930-1950) 106
Chapter 8: Harnessing the rain on another plain (1950-1980) 144
Chapter 9: The final frontier: 1980-2012 223
Bibliography 298
Glossary 322
Index 326