The Professor Goes West: Reports Of Major John Wesley Powell's Explorations, 1867-1874

By Elmo Scott Watson

Book Overview

The Professor Goes West: Reports Of Major John Wesley Powell�������s Explorations, 1867-1874 is a book written by Elmo Scott Watson. The book is a compilation of reports and journals of Major John Wesley Powell's explorations of the western United States from 1867 to 1874. Powell was a geologist, explorer, and ethnologist who led several expeditions to the American West, including the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon. The book provides a detailed account of Powell's explorations, including his encounters with Native American tribes, the geography and geology of the region, and the challenges he faced during his expeditions. The author has compiled the reports and journals in chronological order, providing readers with a comprehensive and engaging narrative of Powell's adventures in the West. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West, geology, and anthropology. It provides a fascinating insight into the challenges faced by early explorers and the impact their discoveries had on the development of the region. The Professor Goes West is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure, history, and the natural beauty of the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163818453
• ISBN13: 9781163818459
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"