The Romance Of The Colorado River (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162707174)

The Romance of the Colorado River is a historical book written by Frederick S. Dellenbaugh that provides a detailed account of his journey along the Colorado River in the late 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the author's personal experiences during his travels, while the second part delves into the history and geology of the river.Dellenbaugh's journey began in 1871 when he joined an expedition led by John Wesley Powell to explore the Colorado River. The author describes the challenges and dangers they faced during their journey, including treacherous rapids, hostile Native American tribes, and harsh weather conditions. He also provides vivid descriptions of the stunning natural scenery they encountered along the way, including the Grand Canyon and other breathtaking landscapes.The second part of the book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and geology of the Colorado River. Dellenbaugh discusses the river's formation, the Native American tribes that lived along its banks, and the impact of European explorers and settlers on the region. He also explores the economic and political importance of the river, including its role in irrigation and the development of the American West.Overall, The Romance of the Colorado River is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and natural beauty of the American West. Dellenbaugh's firsthand account of his journey, combined with his extensive research and knowledge of the region, make this book a valuable resource for scholars and casual readers alike.""in half an hour a great wave several feet in height, could be distinctly seen flashing and sparkling in the moonlight, extending from one bank to the other and advancing swiftly upon us. While it was only a few hundred yards distant, the ebb tide continued to flow by at the rate of three miles an hour. A point of land and an exposed bar close under our lee broke the wave into several long swells, and as these met the ebb the broad sheet around us boiled up and foamed like the surface of a cauldron, and then, with scarcely a moment of slack water, the whole went whirling by in the opposite direction. In a few moments the low rollers had passed the islands and united again in a single bank of water, which swept up the narrowing channel with the thunder of a cataract.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Frederick S. Dellenbaugh
ISBN-10: 1162707178
ISBN-13: 9781162707174
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 200
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.42d