The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons Summary
John Wesley Powell

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The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons Summary

The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons by John Wesley Powell is a true story of exploration and adventure. The time is in the 1860s and it was an exciting period in the history of the United States, as the last frontiers were being surveyed and mapped. This was the purpose of the Powell expedition.

Powell was a Civil War veteran who had an interest in the Colorado River...

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