Description
With "The Exploration of the Colorado River and its Canyons", readers can explore the one-thousand miles of the Colorado River in its natural state nearly one-hundred and fifty years ago. Legendary explorer John Wesley Powell, accompanied by a crew of close friends and associates, details his travels through the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon at a time when much of the area was unknown to contemporary readers. Starting in Wyoming, the crew travelled the last unmapped area of the continental United States. The work begins as an explanation of the land and geography; Powell focused on the native flora and fauna, calling upon the nature writing tradition that was emerging during the 1800s. Next, Powell drew from his personal diary in order to narrate the group's travels through the breathtaking land. Finally, Powell recounts his journey and discusses the ethnography and cultures of both Native Americans and the early settlers of the new frontier. A classic of wilderness exploration, "The Exploration of the Colorado River and its Canyons" is a must read for any nature lover. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and includes the hundreds of original illustrations that accompanied the first publication.
Author: John Wesley Powell
Publisher: Digireads.com
Published: 09/21/2020
Pages: 328
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.73d
ISBN13: 9781420970548
ISBN10: 1420970542
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | 19th Century
- History | Expeditions & Discoveries
- Travel | United States | West | Mountain (AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, UT,
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