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100 1 _aDellenbaugh, Frederick Samuel,
_d1853-1935
245 1 2 _aA Canyon Voyage
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-02-25
508 _aProduced by Audrey Longhurst and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aColorado River (Colo.-Mexico)
653 _aGrand Canyon (Ariz.)
653 _aUnited States -- Discovery and exploration
653 _aPowell, John Wesley, 1834-1902
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20667
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