River Master: John Wesley Powell's Legendary Exploration of the Colorado River and Grand Canyon (American Grit) - Hardcover

Kuhne, Cecil

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1682680746 ISBN 13: 9781682680742

Publisher: Countryman Press, 2017

Synopsis

Experience John Powel's now-famous expedition through the Grand Canyon

In 1869, Civil War veteran and amputee Major John Wesley Powell led an expedition down the uncharted Colorado River through the then-nameless Grand Canyon. This is the story of what started as a geological survey, but ended in danger, chaos, and blood. The men were inexperienced and ill-equipped, and they faced unimaginable peril. Along the way there was death, mutiny, and abject terror, but Powell persevered and produced a masterwork of adventure writing still held in the highest regard by the boatmen who follow his course today. With never-before-used primary sources and firsthand experience navigating Powell’s legendary route, Cecil Kuhne brings this remarkable chapter of frontier history to life.

The American Grit series brings you true tales of endurance, survival, and ingenuity from the annals of American history. These books focus on the trials of remarkable individuals with an emphasis on rich primary source material and artwork.

About this title

About the Author:

Cecil Kuhne is a professional river guide and whitewater rafter in the American West, especially the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon and has navigated Powell’s course many times. He is an accomplished travel and outdoor adventure writer and has written for The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, and more.

About this edition

• Publisher: Countryman Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1682680746
• ISBN 13: 9781682680742
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288