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100 1 _aHiggins, C. A.
_q(Charles A.)
245 1 0 _aTitan of Chasms: The Grand Canyon of Arizona
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-10-31
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan, the Mo-Ark Regional Railroad Museum at Poplar Bluff, Missouri and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Titan of Chasms: The Grand Canyon of Arizona" by Higgins, Lummis, and Powell is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the vast and complex geological features of the Grand Canyon, emphasizing its dramatic landscapes and the river that carved them. It seeks to provide readers with a detailed understanding of the canyon's history, geography, and the incredible adventures undertaken by explorers like Major John Wesley Powell. The content of the book is divided into sections detailing both the natural beauty of the canyon and the exploratory efforts associated with it. It recounts the tumultuous journey of Powell and his team as they navigated the Colorado River, showcasing the formidable rapids and geological wonders encountered along the way. The descriptions evoke vivid imagery of the canyon's immense cliffs, intricate formations, and the vibrant palette of colors that change with the light. Additionally, Charles F. Lummis highlights the various marvels of the surrounding southwestern wilderness, presenting not only the Grand Canyon but also its historical significance through the exploration of indigenous cultures and the remarkable structures they built. Overall, the book serves as both an enlightening guide for would-be tourists and an exploration of the remarkable geological processes that shaped one of the world's most iconic natural wonders. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGrand Canyon (Ariz.)
700 1 _aLummis, Charles Fletcher,
_d1859-1928
700 1 _aPowell, John Wesley,
_d1834-1902
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50355
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