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A Canyon Voyage: The Narrative of the Second Powell Expedition Down the Green-Colorado River from Wyoming, 1871-1872

A Canyon Voyage: The Narrative of the Second Powell Expedition Down the Green-Colorado River from Wyoming, 1871-1872

Dellenbaugh, Frederick S.
Powell, John W.

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Travel Writing19th Century United States HistoryExploration

ISBN10: 1432648055
ISBN13: 9781432648053
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 402
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.89 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Canyon Voyage: The Narrative Of The Second Powell Expedition Down The Green-Colorado River From Wyoming, 1871-1872 is a book written by Frederick S. Dellenbaugh. The book is a detailed account of the second Powell expedition, which took place in the years 1871-1872. The expedition was led by John Wesley Powell and consisted of a team of explorers who set out to navigate the Green-Colorado River from Wyoming to the Grand Canyon. The book provides a comprehensive description of the expedition, including the challenges faced by the explorers as they navigated the treacherous waters of the river and the rugged terrain of the canyon. It also includes vivid descriptions of the natural beauty and wildlife of the area, as well as the interactions between the explorers and the Native American tribes they encountered along the way. The author, Frederick S. Dellenbaugh, was a member of the expedition and provides a first-hand account of the journey. He was also an artist and his illustrations and sketches are included in the book, providing a visual representation of the landscapes and people encountered on the expedition. Overall, A Canyon Voyage: The Narrative Of The Second Powell Expedition Down The Green-Colorado River From Wyoming, 1871-1872 is a fascinating and detailed account of one of the most important expeditions in American history. It provides a unique insight into the challenges and triumphs of the explorers who ventured into the unknown wilderness 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.

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