The Romance of the Colorado River by Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh, Frederick S. Dellenbaugh

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Spirited and vividly written account by one of the records the courageous deeds of men in frail boats who dealt with a mighty river and its raging rapids as they explored the last great unknown stretch of land in the continental U.S. Enhanced with 20 of the author’s charming illustrations, the volume also includes nearly 200 contemporary photographs that provide an accurate view of the landscape and terrain encountered by the historic Powell expedition of 1871. A splendid tribute to the men involved in an extraordinary and scientifically rewarding mission, this volume will be invaluable to students of American history and prized by environmentalists and armchair adventurers alike.

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An engaging account of the exploration and mapping of the Grand Canyon and the river that flows through it by Frederick Dellenbaugh (1853-1935), barely 17 when he first joined the expedition. Includes b&w illustrations and photos. Originally published in 1902 by G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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