First Through the Grand Canyon: Being the Record of the Pioneer Exploration of the Colorado River in 1869-70 (1915)

""First Through The Grand Canyon"" is a historical account of the first expedition to explore the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Written by John Wesley Powell, the leader of the expedition, the book details the challenges and triumphs of the journey, from the initial planning stages to the final descent through the treacherous rapids of the canyon.Powell's team of ten men faced numerous obstacles, including dangerous rapids, treacherous terrain, and hostile Native American tribes. Despite these challenges, the team persevered, making history as the first explorers to navigate the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.The book provides a vivid description of the landscape and wildlife of the Grand Canyon, as well as the cultural and historical significance of the area. It also includes detailed maps and illustrations of the expedition, as well as personal anecdotes and reflections from Powell and his team.""First Through The Grand Canyon"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of exploration, the natural beauty of the American West, or the challenges of overcoming adversity in the face of danger and uncertainty.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.