A Canyon Voyage by Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh
"A Canyon Voyage" by Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh is an historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the narrative of the second Powell expedition down the Green-Colorado River, focusing on the explorations that took place in the years 1871 and 1872. Dellenbaugh, serving as the artist and assistant topographer, provides a detailed portrayal of the challenges and triumphs faced during this monumental journey through uncharted wilderness. The opening ofthe narrative sets the context for the expedition, introducing readers to the stunning landscapes of the Colorado River canyons and the hardships that come with navigating such treacherous waters. The chapter details the preparations the expedition team undertakes, including gathering supplies and readying their boats named "Emma Dean", "Nellie Powell", and "Cañonita". Dellenbaugh reflects on past explorers and the significance of their journey, affirming that the knowledge gained from the expedition aims to fill the gaps in the understanding of the area’s geography. It captures the essence of exploration, camaraderie, and the relentless spirit of adventure that characterized the expedition, laying the groundwork for the challenges that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dellenbaugh, Frederick Samuel, 1853-1935 |
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| Title | A Canyon Voyage The Narrative of the Second Powell Expedition down the Green-Colorado River from Wyoming, and the Explorations on Land, in the Years 1871 and 1872 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Audrey Longhurst and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F786: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley |
| Subject | Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) |
| Subject | Grand Canyon (Ariz.) |
| Subject | United States -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20667 |
| Release Date | Feb 25, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 174 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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