02765cam a22003733u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000360012824500350016426400510019930000470025033600260029733700260032333800360034949000380038550000310042350801870045452014050064153400690204665300340211565300250214965300470217470000320222183000380225385600570229185600430234874466UtSlPG20260610134726.0mcr n260607r20241915utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a15018649  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF7861 aPowell, John Wesley,d1834-190210aFirst through the Grand Canyon 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aOuting adventure library ; no. 4.  aRelease date is 2024-09-23  adeaurider, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"First through the Grand Canyon" by Major John Wesley Powell, edited by Horace Kephart, is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details Powell's adventurous exploration of the Colorado River in 1869-70, an expedition that unveiled the breathtaking yet treacherous landscapes of the Grand Canyon. Powell, a one-armed Civil War veteran, alongside his crew, embarked on a daring journey that traversed through uncharted territories, revealing not only natural wonders but also the challenges of navigation and survival.  The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the expedition, describing the mystical and fearsome nature of the Colorado River and its infamous canyons, which were largely unexplored until Powell's venture. It introduces Powell as both a scientist and a pioneer, intrigued by the river's mysteries after previous studies and confronts the peril associated with descending its depths. As the group prepares to embark on their journey from Green River City, the stage is set for a tale filled with suspense, exploration, and the spirit of adventure as they navigate the unpredictable waters and rugged landscapes of the American West. The opening portions paint a vivid picture of their initial encounters with nature's raw beauty and the daunting challenges that lie ahead for this early band of explorers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cNew York: Outing Publishing Company, 1915  aColorado River (Colo.-Mexico)  aGrand Canyon (Ariz.)  aUnited States -- Discovery and exploration1 aKephart, Horace,d1862-1931 0aOuting adventure library ; no. 4.4 uhttps://archive.org/details/outingadventurel0000unse40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74466