| The Exploration of the Colorado River in 1869 and 1871-1872: Biographical Sketches and Original Documents of the First Powell Expedition of 1869 and t Contributor(s): Darrah, William Culp (Editor), Chamberlin, Ralph V. (Editor), Kelly, Charles (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0874809630 ISBN-13: 9780874809633 Publisher: University of Utah Press OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) - History | United States - 19th Century - History | Expeditions & Discoveries |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2009031272 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 8.8" (0.90 lbs) 276 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Volume fifteen of the Utah Historical Quarterly, originally published in 1947, was primarily devoted to Powell's initial reconnaissance of the canyons of the Green and Colorado rivers, an expedition that would prove to be the last great exploration through unknown country in the continental United States. Powell and nine companions launched from Green River Station, Wyoming, on May 24, 1869, embarking on a journey that would become a race against starvation and death and grow tragic with the deaths of three of the party at the hands of the Shivwits (Paiute) Indians. The maps, field notes, and journals of this first exploration would guide Powell when he returned to the canyons in 1871 for a second expedition. This volume contains the journals of Major John Wesley Powell, George Young Bradley, Walter Henry Powell, and J. C. Sumner. Also included are various letters and notes by the members of the first expedition, and the journal of Francis Marion Bishop from the second expedition. All of the writings offer vivid descriptions of both adventure and of able and energetic scientific field work, and are of enduring interest and importance. Copublished with the Utah State Historical Society. |
