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The Grand Canyon Expedition - (Wilderness) by John Wesley Powell (Hardcover)

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  • Explore one of the nation's greatest natural wonders and celebrate the 100th birthday of Grand Canyon National Park with this grand voyage.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.
  • About the Author: John Wesley Powell (1834-1902) was a soldier, geologist, professor, explorer, and director of the U.S. Geological Survey.
  • 288 Pages
  • Travel, United States
  • Series Name: Wilderness

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About the Book



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.



Book Synopsis



Explore one of the nation's greatest natural wonders and celebrate the 100th birthday of Grand Canyon National Park with this grand voyage.

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.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.1 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Travel
Sub-Genre: United States
Series Title: Wilderness
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Theme: Mountain (AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, UT, WY), West
Format: Hardcover
Author: John Wesley Powell
Language: English
Street Date: February 19, 2019
TCIN: 81926120
UPC: 9781423651666
Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-4091
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.1 inches length x 5.2 inches width x 8.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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