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LoC No.: tmp96008572
Title: Titan of Chasms: The Grand Canyon of Arizona
Note: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan, the Mo-Ark
Regional Railroad Museum at Poplar Bluff, Missouri and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Titan of Chasms: The Grand Canyon of Arizona" by Higgins, Lummis, and Powell is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the vast and complex geological features of the Grand Canyon, emphasizing its dramatic landscapes and the river that carved them. It seeks to provide readers with a detailed understanding of the canyon's history, geography, and the incredible adventures undertaken by explorers like Major John Wesley Powell. The content of the book is divided into sections detailing both the natural beauty of the canyon and the exploratory efforts associated with it. It recounts the tumultuous journey of Powell and his team as they navigated the Colorado River, showcasing the formidable rapids and geological wonders encountered along the way. The descriptions evoke vivid imagery of the canyon's immense cliffs, intricate formations, and the vibrant palette of colors that change with the light. Additionally, Charles F. Lummis highlights the various marvels of the surrounding southwestern wilderness, presenting not only the Grand Canyon but also its historical significance through the exploration of indigenous cultures and the remarkable structures they built. Overall, the book serves as both an enlightening guide for would-be tourists and an exploration of the remarkable geological processes that shaped one of the world's most iconic natural wonders. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Higgins, C. A. (Charles A.)
Author: Lummis, Charles Fletcher, 1859-1928
Author: Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902
EBook No.: 50355
Published: Oct 31, 2015
Downloads: 99
Language: English
Subject: Grand Canyon (Ariz.)
LoCC: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: tmp96008572
Title: Titan of Chasms: The Grand Canyon of Arizona
Note: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan, the Mo-Ark
Regional Railroad Museum at Poplar Bluff, Missouri and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Titan of Chasms: The Grand Canyon of Arizona" by Higgins, Lummis, and Powell is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the vast and complex geological features of the Grand Canyon, emphasizing its dramatic landscapes and the river that carved them. It seeks to provide readers with a detailed understanding of the canyon's history, geography, and the incredible adventures undertaken by explorers like Major John Wesley Powell. The content of the book is divided into sections detailing both the natural beauty of the canyon and the exploratory efforts associated with it. It recounts the tumultuous journey of Powell and his team as they navigated the Colorado River, showcasing the formidable rapids and geological wonders encountered along the way. The descriptions evoke vivid imagery of the canyon's immense cliffs, intricate formations, and the vibrant palette of colors that change with the light. Additionally, Charles F. Lummis highlights the various marvels of the surrounding southwestern wilderness, presenting not only the Grand Canyon but also its historical significance through the exploration of indigenous cultures and the remarkable structures they built. Overall, the book serves as both an enlightening guide for would-be tourists and an exploration of the remarkable geological processes that shaped one of the world's most iconic natural wonders. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Higgins, C. A. (Charles A.)
Author: Lummis, Charles Fletcher, 1859-1928
Author: Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902
EBook No.: 50355
Published: Oct 31, 2015
Downloads: 99
Language: English
Subject: Grand Canyon (Ariz.)
LoCC: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.