The Romance of the Colorado River By Frederick S Dellenbaugh

1965 Hardcover

Vintage

Very Good Condition

Southwest history - Grand Canyon

The Romance of the Colorado River by Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh is a firsthand account of the 1871 John Wesley Powell expedition, detailing the exploration of the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon, including the challenges, scientific discoveries, and encounters with Native American tribes. Published in 1902, the book combines adventure narrative with historical context, covering earlier explorations and the natural beauty of the region, and is considered an important historical document.