The Grand Canyon Expedition - The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons

Join John Wesley Powell's expedition to explore one of the 7 Wonders of the Natural World, and one of the last unmapped portions of the continental United States. Powell's detailed descriptions of the rocks, plants, and animals seen in the canyon, the geography of the area, and his team's interactions with native groups of the area and mishaps along the trail allow readers to feel the thrill, the awe, and the humility of standing on the canyon's edge. Powell's account of his groundbreaking expedition on the Colorado and Green rivers joins Gibbs Smith's best-selling Wilderness series, standing beside the works of Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, Mark Twain, and Jack London.

About the author

John Wesley Powell (1834-1902) was a soldier, geologist, professor, explorer, and director of the U.S. Geological Survey. In 1869, he embarked on a three-month journey down the Colorado River, which would become the first recorded voyage through the Grand Canyon.

Product details

• Authors: John Powell, John Wesley Powell
• Publisher: External catalogues US
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.02.2019
• EAN: 9781423651666
• ISBN: 978-1-4236-5166-6
• Series: Wilderness; Wilderness
• Subject: Travel > Travel guides > North and Central America