Showing results for "The Canyon" in Literary History & Criticism

John Wesley Powell was a pioneer American explorer, ethnologist, and geologist in the 19th Century. In 1869 he set out to explore the Colorado and the Grand Canyon. He gathered nine men, four boats and food for ten months and set out from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24. Passing through dangerous rapids, the group passed down the Green River to its confluence with the Colorado River (then also known as the Grand River upriver from the junction), near present-day Moab, Utah.The expedition's route traveled through the Utah canyons of the Colorado River, which Powell described in his published ...

A 1973 U.S. government publication describing the history and physical characteristics of this Arizona national monument within the boundaries of the Navajo Nation. - Summary by david wales

A group of friends spend a summer camping in a canyon in Southern California. Fun camp adventures, breath-taking scenery, and a little state history and legends too. - Summary by LikeManyWatersCast List: Narrator: LikeManyWatersDr. Paul Winship: Larry WilsonMrs. Truth Winship: TJ BurnsBell Winship: FoonDicky Winship: Jasmin SalmaPolly Oliver: Jenn BrodaGeoffrey Strong: Josh KibbeyMargery Noble: BhavyaPhilip Noble: Campbell SchelpJack Howard: NavinElsie Howard: Beth ThomasLaura Burton: Nichalia SchwartzHop Yet: Leanne YauMrs. Howard: Elisabeth HollandMrs. Oliver: Elisabeth HollandGrandfather: ...

The Golden Canyon is an exhilarating tale of adventure and danger as a group of fortune-seekers embarks on a perilous journey to find a hidden gold mine in Apache territory. Facing brutal challenges, they must battle treacherous landscapes, outlaws, and deadly enemies.

Yee-Haaww! The Pony Rider Boys are on the move again. The boys are back home, but as they are chopping wood, it is decided that they need a new adventure out west. Mr. Perkin's, Walter's dad, has suggested the Grand Canyon. So, meeting Professor Zepplin on the way, they set out on the train for Arizona. (Summary by Ann Boulais) Previous book in the series: The Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico Next book in the series: The Pony Rider Boys with the Texas Rangers

This is a 1906 collection of three essays by men famously associated with The Grand Canyon: Charles A. Higgins, John Wesley Powell, and Charles F. Lummis. - Summary by david wales

Dive into the enchanting world of folklore with this captivating 1911 collection of myths, meticulously gathered by government ethnologists. This volume showcases only the most authentic and charming tales, with a particular focus on the revered Raven Myth, presented in rich detail. Journey through the diverse narratives of various tribes, including the Eskimo of the Bering Strait, the Tlingit of Wrangel, and the Athapascan of the Upper Yukon, among others. Discover the cultural tapestry woven by these peoples and their timeless stories. - Summary by Authors Preface and David Wales