02562cam a22003733u 4500 4316 UtSlPG 20260610133124.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F786 Dellenbaugh, Frederick Samuel, 1853-1935 The Romance of the Colorado River Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-08-01 Dianne Bean and David Widger "The Romance of the Colorado River" by Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This work recounts the discovery and exploration of the Colorado River, particularly focusing on the expeditions led by Major John Wesley Powell in the 1860s and 1870s. Dellenbaugh, who was a member of Powell's expedition, provides a detailed narrative that highlights the challenges, triumphs, and the magnificent natural beauty encountered along the river's pathways and canyons. At the start of the narrative, Dellenbaugh reflects on his exciting journey with Major Powell's group, acknowledging the hardships and camaraderie experienced among the men. He introduces the fierce nature of the Colorado River, describing it as a "veritable dragon" that defies human control and exploration. The opening chapters delve into the river's historical context, including early European exploration attempts, like those of Ulloa and Alarçon, who sought to navigate its treacherous waters. This section sets the stage for understanding the river and its environment, laying a foundation for the tales of rugged exploration that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Grand Canyon (Ariz.) -- Description and travel Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902 Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) -- Description and travel Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) -- Discovery and exploration Colorado River Valley (Colo.-Mexico) -- Description and travel Colorado River Valley (Colo.-Mexico) -- Discovery and exploration Grand Canyon (Ariz.) -- Discovery and exploration https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4316 46362 46362