River Master: John Wesley Powell's Legendary Exploration of the Colorado River and Grand Canyon (American Grit)

Synopsis

In 1869, Civil War Veteran And Amputee Major John Wesley Powell Led An Expedition Down The Uncharted Colorado River Through The Then-nameless Grand Canyon. This Is The Story Of What Started As A Geological Survey, But Ended In Danger, Chaos, And Blood. The Men Were Inexperienced And Ill-equipped, And They Faced Unimaginable Peril. Along The Way There Was Death, Mutiny, And Abject Terror, But Powell Persevered And Produced A Masterwork Of Adventure Writing Still Held In The Highest Regard By The Boatmen Who Follow His Course Today. Part I. Beginnings -- Part Ii. Flaming Gorge And Lodore Canyons: May 24 To June 25 -- Part Iii. Desolation And Gray Canyons: June 26 To July 17 -- Part Iv. Cataract, Glen, And Marble Canyons: July 18 To August 12 -- Part V. The Grand Canyon: August 13 To August 30 -- Part Vi. Aftermath -- Epilogue. Cecil Kuhne. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.