Isbn: 9780282744427 - report upon the colorado river of the west: under the direction of the office of explorations and surveys (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the thrilling story of an expedition up the Colorado River in the mid-1800s. The author, a member of the US Army Corps of Topographical Engineers, captures the challenges and wonders of navigating this uncharted river, a landscape largely unknown to white men at the time. The expedition aimed to chart the river, assess its navigability, and explore the surrounding territory, which included encounters with the Mojave and Yuma tribes. The book details the expedition's difficulties, such as the treacherous currents, the challenges of building a steamboat in the harsh environment, and navigating the precarious sandbars and unpredictable tides. It also provides a glimpse into the cultural practices and traditions of the indigenous peoples the explorers encountered, highlighting the historical significance of this expedition. The author meticulously records the natural beauty of the area, describing in rich detail the dramatic canyons, vast plains, and towering mountains that define this rugged region. This book offers a unique perspective on the early exploration of the American West and the complexities of the relationship between explorers and the indigenous people they encountered. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condizione: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 412 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.