John Wesley Powell: Soldier, Explorer, Scientist

By Jean Thor Cook

Book Overview

Now You Know about John Wesley POWELL 1834 - 1902

Leader of the first expedition down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon

"We are three-quarters of a mile in the depths of the earth . . . . We have an unknown distance yet to run; an unknown river yet to explore. What falls there are, we know not; what rocks beset the channel, we know not; what walls rise over the river, we know not." - John Wesley Powell, Journal entry August 13, 1869

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0865410801
• ISBN13: 9780865410800
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Filter Press
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Great reference book - Terrific read!

What an intriguing description of John Wesley Powell and the impact he has had on US history. I would love to see this book available in our National Parks. Written for young adults but informative and a terrific read for all!