The Value and Development of Irrigation in Louisiana Purchase Tract

Abstract

This issue brings to a close my 10 years as editor of the Journal ofGeography. It has been ajob that, with very few exceptions, I have enjoyed. Many of my colleagues have offered me sympathy for what they perceive must be the huge workload and responsibility associated with editing ajournal. Depending on one's preferences and abilities, however, many aspects of the editor's job are rewarding. Forgive me for beginning with a few personal observations about the last 10 years.