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The Powell Expedition: New Discoveries About John Wesley Powell's 1869 River Journey
By Lago, Don
- ISBN
- 9781943859436
- Publisher
- Univ. of Nevada
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Reviewed on November 1, 2017 | social sciences
John Wesley Powell (1834–1902) led the first successful expedition to follow the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Or did he? Here, Lago (Grand Canyon: A History of a Natural Wonder and National Park) reexamines all aspects of the 1869 river journey, raising more possibilities than he rules out. Extensive research shows that many involved in the exploration of Colorado, Utah, and Arizona shared famil...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
