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_aDellenbaugh, Frederick Samuel, _d1853-1935 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Romance of the Colorado River |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003 |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 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 | ||
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