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John Wesley Powell's father wanted his son to become a minister
like himself, but enraptured by shells and rivers, rocks and
caverns, and other wonders of the natural world, he was determined
to follow the path of science. Even after losing his right
arm during the Civil War, he braved treacherous rapids and
perilous waterfalls to lead the first scientific expedition
down the Colorado River.
With breathtaking illustrations and excerpts from Powell's
own journals, Deborah Kogan Ray brings to vivid life the exploits
and explorations of one of America's greatest conservationist
heroes.
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