BOOK
Title:
The promise of the Grand Canyon: John Wesley Powell's perilous journey and his vision for the American West
Creator:
Ross, John F., 1958-
Publication:
Viking, New York, N.Y, [c2018]
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-365) and index.
Call #:
978 R74p
Extent:
xv, 381 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, facsimiles, maps, portraits ; 24 cm.
Subjects:
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Powell, John Wesley, -- 1834-1902 | Powell, John Wesley, -- 1834-1902 -- Travel -- Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) | Powell, John Wesley, -- 1834-1902 -- Travel -- Arizona -- Grand Canyon | Canyons -- Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) -- History -- 19th century | Explorers -- United States -- Biography | Soldiers -- United States -- Biography | Scientists -- United States -- Biography | Conservationists -- United States -- Biography | West (U.S.) -- Discovery and exploration | West (U.S.) -- Environmental conditions | Grand Canyon (Ariz.) -- Description and travel | Grand Canyon (Ariz.) -- Discovery and exploration | Biographies | Nonfiction | Biography | History | Biographies
