River Master: John Wesley Powell's Legendary Exploration of the Colorado River and Grand Canyon

In 1869, Civil War veteran and amputee Major John 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 unexperienced and ill-equipped, and they faced unimaginable peril. Along the way there was death, mutiny, and abject terror, but Powell saw it through and produced a masterwork of adventure writing still held in the highest regard by the boatmen who follow his course today.

Never-before-used primary sources and firsthand canyoneering experience combine to create an authentic and visceral account of Powell's historic journey. Written by an accomplished river guide with experience navigating Powell's legendary course, River Master brings to life one of America's iconic frontier stories.

Author: Cecil Kuhne
Publisher: Countryman Press
Published: 02/25/2020
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.00w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9781682685181
ISBN10: 1682685187
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Adventurers & Explorers
- History | United States | State & Local | West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT
- History | Expeditions & Discoveries