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100 1 _aPowell, John Wesley,
_d1834-1902
245 1 0 _aFirst through the Grand Canyon
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aOuting adventure library ; no. 4.
500 _aRelease date is 2024-09-23
508 _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)
520 _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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: Outing Publishing Company, 1915
653 _aColorado River (Colo.-Mexico)
653 _aGrand Canyon (Ariz.)
653 _aUnited States -- Discovery and exploration
700 1 _aKephart, Horace,
_d1862-1931
830 0 _aOuting adventure library ; no. 4.
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/outingadventurel0000unse
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74466
999 _c115191
_d115191