Uphill Against Water

Peter Carrels is a writer in Aberdeen, South Dakota. His writing about Missouri River issues and history has appeared in magazines, newspapers, and books.

"A fascinating retelling of one of the most turbulent debates ever to face the state of South Dakota."—Senator Tom Daschle "Fascinating. Carrels, who is a native and resident of Aberdeen, S.D., writes with spare restraint that reflects the landscape he grew up in. Nevertheless, the story he tells, and tells very well, is shocking."—Ed Marston, publisher, High Country News "Superb chronicle . . . meticulously researched, well written, and somewhat surprisingly for a book of this type, very entertaining. His account of United Family Farmers' ultimate success in halting the [Oahe] project is a first-class piece of reporting that should be on the recommended reading list of every grass roots organizer."—Roger Holtzmann, South Dakota Magazine