{"title":"John Wesley Powell","description":"John Wesley Powell (1834-1902) was a soldier, geologist, professor, explorer, and director of the U.S. Geological Survey. In 1869, he embarked on a three-month journey down the Colorado River, which would become the first recorded voyage through the Grand Canyon.","products":[{"product_id":"the-exploration-of-the-colorado-river-and-its-canyons-paperback","title":"The Exploration of the Colorado River and its Canyons - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith \"The Exploration of the Colorado River and its Canyons\", readers can explore the one-thousand miles of the Colorado River in its natural state nearly one-hundred and fifty years ago. Legendary explorer John Wesley Powell, accompanied by a crew of close friends and associates, details his travels through the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon at a time when much of the area was unknown to contemporary readers. Starting in Wyoming, the crew travelled the last unmapped area of the continental United States. The work begins as an explanation of the land and geography; Powell focused on the native flora and fauna, calling upon the nature writing tradition that was emerging during the 1800s. Next, Powell drew from his personal diary in order to narrate the group's travels through the breathtaking land. Finally, Powell recounts his journey and discusses the ethnography and cultures of both Native Americans and the early settlers of the new frontier. A classic of wilderness exploration, \"The Exploration of the Colorado River and its Canyons\" is a must read for any nature lover. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and includes the hundreds of original illustrations that accompanied the first publication.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51367966965983,"sku":"9781420970548","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/rd6sVPilNp9781420970548.webp?v=1789116984"},{"product_id":"the-grand-canyon-expedition-the-exploration-of-the-colorado-river-and-its-canyons-hardcover","title":"The Grand Canyon Expedition: The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore one of the nation's greatest natural wonders and celebrate the 100th birthday of Grand Canyon National Park with this grand voyage.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoin John Wesley Powell's expedition to explore one of the 7 Wonders of the Natural World, and one of the last unmapped portions of the continental United States. Powell's detailed descriptions of the rocks, plants, and animals seen in the canyon, the geography of the area, and his team's interactions with native groups of the area and mishaps along the trail allow readers to feel the thrill, the awe, and the humility of standing on the canyon's edge. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePowell's account of his groundbreaking expedition on the Colorado and Green rivers joins Gibbs Smith's best-selling Wilderness series, standing beside the works of Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, Mark Twain, and Jack London.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51382609248479,"sku":"9781423651666","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/gQHIKaglDJ9781423651666.webp?v=1789290377"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/john-wesley-powell.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}