THE EXPLORATION OF THE COLORADO RIVER AND ITS CANYONS By J.W POWELL

1961 Trade Paperback

Dover Publications

Very Good

Grand Canyon history

The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons is John Wesley Powell's classic first-person account of his 1869 scientific expedition through the uncharted Colorado River and Grand Canyon, detailing the perilous journey, the region's geography, flora, fauna, and Native American cultures, and is considered a masterpiece of American exploration literature. Originally published as Canyons of the Colorado in 1895, the book chronicles the crew's survival through dangerous rapids, famine, and mutiny, and remains a significant work for its blend of adventure and scientific observation.