History Books A River Running West the Life of John Wesley Powell Books for Readers Gift Biography Books American West History The Old West
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This is a near fine (almost like new) hardcover with dust jacket. 2001 Oxford University Press. This copy is crisp and clean inside and out. The pages are still crisp and clean with no markings seen. The binding is tight and straight. Blue hardcover boards under jacket are also near fine. The dust jacket is clean and shiny with only a hint of shelf wear at corners/edges. Medium octavo book size or 6.5" x 9.5" with 673 pages including index.
Intrepid explorer, scientist, talented writer and dedicated conservationist, John Wesley Powell led the expedition that put the Colorado River on American maps and revealed the Grand Canyon to the world. A River Running West was the first biography of this towering figure and captures his life in great detail.
The book is a sweeping narrative the re-creates Powell's great adventures and places them in rich historical context. His epic journey down the Colorado River in 1869 is at the heart of the book with memorable accounts of his harrowing experiences and breathtaking discoveries.
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