02315cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000380012824500800016626400510024630000470029733600260034433700260037033800360039650000310043250800450046352012690050853400450177765300340182270000320185670000290188885600430191799900170196035268UtSlPG20260610133814.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a20016609  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF7861 aBass, William Wallace,d1848-193310aAdventures in the Canyons of the Colorado, by Two of Its Earliest Explorers 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-03-06  aProduced by Al Haines and Chris Lindberg  a"Adventures in the Canyons of the Colorado, by Two of Its Earliest Explorers" by Bass is a historical account published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1920. The book details the experiences of two explorers, James White and W. W. Hawkins, who were among the first to traverse the challenging canyons of the Colorado River. It examines pioneering journeys in the Grand Canyon area, shedding light on the adventures and tribulations faced by those early explorers.  The narrative includes firsthand accounts from Hawkins and White, including White's claims regarding his perilous voyage through the Colorado River canyons, which predates Major Powell's well-documented expedition. As the book unfolds, it explores the various encounters with nature, treacherous rapids, and the harsh realities of survival in the majestic yet demanding landscape. White's story, particularly, serves as a focal point, challenging prevailing narratives about the first exploration of the canyon. Utilizing anecdotes, personal reflections, and insights into the lives of the explorers, the work provides a rich tapestry of adventure and an homage to the spirit of exploration during a transformative period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aColorado River (Colo.-Mexico)1 aHawkins, William W.,d-19191 aWhite, James,d1837-192740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35268  c76113d76113