The book "Water and Power for San Francisco from the Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park" by Martin Samuel Vilas is a detailed study of the history of the construction of the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct, which provides water and power for the city of San Francisco, California. The author considers not only the technical aspects of this project, but also its ecological, socio-cultural and political consequences. Vilas explores in detail the conflicts between the authorities and conservationists that arose over the use of the park's resources to meet the needs of the metropolis. This book will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in the impact of human activity on the environment and society.