Exploration of the Colorado River of the West and Its Tributaries: Explored in 1869-72 (1875) is a book written by John Wesley Powell. The book details Powell's exploration of the Colorado River and its tributaries in the American West between 1869 and 1872. Powell was a geologist and explorer who led the first scientific expedition down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. In this book, he describes the geography, geology, flora, and fauna...
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