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
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
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1984
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BetaA 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
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1984277
Book • Nonfiction
Green-Colorado River • 1870s
1984
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
A Canyon Voyage recounts participant Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh's experiences during the second Powell Expedition, journeying through the Green-Colorado River from Wyoming. Written from a personal perspective, the narrative details the challenges and discoveries of the 1871-1872 exploration, highlighting the expedition's efforts in mapping and documenting the region's geography and surroundings.
Adventurous
Informative
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Inspirational
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Who Should Read 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?
Readers interested in A Canyon Voyage likely enjoy adventure narratives, historical exploration, and geographical discovery. Comparable to John Wesley Powell's The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons, they appreciate 19th-century exploration accounts and vivid depictions of the American West.
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277
Book • Nonfiction
Green-Colorado River • 1870s
1984
Adult
18+ years
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