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John Wesley Powell went to war before he went to the Grand Canyon. A Union artillery officer who lost most of his right arm at Shiloh, he returned home scarred but restless-still hungry for discovery, still determined to test himself against the unknown. In 1869, he gathered... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

First Through The Grand Canyon: Being The Record Of The Pioneer Exploration Of The Colorado River In 1869-70 is a book written by John Wesley Powell and published in 1915. The book is a detailed account of the first expedition to explore the Grand Canyon, which was led by Powell... Read Full Overview

""First Through The Grand Canyon"" is a historical account of the pioneering exploration of the Colorado River in 1869-70, written by John Wesley Powell. The book details Powell's incredible journey through the Grand Canyon, which was previously uncharted territory. Powell and... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

""First Through The Grand Canyon"" is a historical account of the first expedition to explore the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Written by John Wesley Powell, the leader of the expedition, the book details the challenges and triumphs of the journey, from the initial... Read Full Overview

""First Through The Grand Canyon"" is a historical account of the first exploration of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon by John Wesley Powell and his team in 1869-70. The book provides a detailed narrative of the journey, including the challenges and dangers faced by the... Read Full Overview

From the intro: "The Colorado River of the West is formed in southeastern Utah by the junction of the Grand and Green rivers. For hundreds of miles it flows through a series of profound chasms, in many places from 4,000 to 6,000 feet deep, and rising nearly vertically for a considerable... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview