The book "The Salton Sea: The Story of Harriman's Struggle with the Colorado River" is a fascinating narrative by George Kennan about the ambitious project of engineer and entrepreneur Henry Harriman, who decided to restore the Salton Sea as a waterway for shipping to snatch the Faun. In this book you will find unique engineering discoveries, a detailed description of the obstacles and challenges facing the aspiring businessman. The author reveals the complex relationship between people and nature in the context of the history of the Old West and the development of the American West.