02380cam a22003373u 4500 20667 UtSlPG 20260610133458.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F786 Dellenbaugh, Frederick Samuel, 1853-1935 A Canyon Voyage Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-02-25 Produced by Audrey Longhurst and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A Canyon Voyage" by Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh is an historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the narrative of the second Powell expedition down the Green-Colorado River, focusing on the explorations that took place in the years 1871 and 1872. Dellenbaugh, serving as the artist and assistant topographer, provides a detailed portrayal of the challenges and triumphs faced during this monumental journey through uncharted wilderness. The opening of the narrative sets the context for the expedition, introducing readers to the stunning landscapes of the Colorado River canyons and the hardships that come with navigating such treacherous waters. The chapter details the preparations the expedition team undertakes, including gathering supplies and readying their boats named "Emma Dean", "Nellie Powell", and "Cañonita". Dellenbaugh reflects on past explorers and the significance of their journey, affirming that the knowledge gained from the expedition aims to fill the gaps in the understanding of the area’s geography. It captures the essence of exploration, camaraderie, and the relentless spirit of adventure that characterized the expedition, laying the groundwork for the challenges that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) Grand Canyon (Ariz.) United States -- Discovery and exploration Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20667 61923 61923