On May 24, 1869, Major John Wesley Powell and his nine-man crew set off to explore the unmapped stretches of the Colorado River. Tracking the day-to-day drama of Powell's expedition, author-illustrator Mary Ann Fraser takes us through roaring rapids, terrifying whirlpools, and stunningly beautiful canyons.
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In Search of the Grand Canyon: Down the Colorado with John Wesley Powell (Redfeather Books)
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Author(s)Mary Ann Fraser
PublisherRedfeather Book from Henry Holt
ISBN / ASIN0805055436
ISBN-139780805055436
Sales Rank1,099,307
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸