The story highlights the collective efforts and struggles of Soviet citizens to implement large-scale irrigation systems, thereby turning barren land into fertile fields. Set in post-World War II Soviet Union, the novel emphasizes themes of perseverance, community, and the triumph of human will over environmental challenges. This work, written in the style of Socialist Realism, reflects the broader goals of the Communist Party in improving agricultural productivity and living standards​.

Translated from the Russian by Bernard Isaacs
Illustrated by D. Piatkin
Designed by B. Schwarz

Original scan by DLI, this is a cleaned, optimised scan.

You can get the book here and here