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100 1 _aDellenbaugh, Frederick Samuel,
_d1853-1935
245 1 4 _aThe Romance of the Colorado River
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-08-01
508 _aDianne Bean and David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGrand Canyon (Ariz.) -- Description and travel
653 _aPowell, John Wesley, 1834-1902
653 _aColorado River (Colo.-Mexico) -- Description and travel
653 _aColorado River (Colo.-Mexico) -- Discovery and exploration
653 _aColorado River Valley (Colo.-Mexico) -- Description and travel
653 _aColorado River Valley (Colo.-Mexico) -- Discovery and exploration
653 _aGrand Canyon (Ariz.) -- Discovery and exploration
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4316
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