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Biographical Memoir Of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 (1915)

Biographical Memoir Of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 (1915)

Davis, William Morris

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ISBN10: 1120267501
ISBN13: 9781120267504
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 is a book written by William Morris Davis in 1915. The book is a biographical account of the life of John Wesley Powell, who was an American geologist, explorer, and ethnologist. Powell is best known for his exploration of the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon in the late 1800s. The book covers Powell's early life, his education, and his career as a scientist and explorer. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage and family. The author provides a detailed account of Powell's expeditions, including his famous 1869 expedition down the Colorado River. Throughout the book, Davis discusses Powell's scientific contributions, including his work in geology and ethnology. He also explores Powell's political career, including his time as the director of the United States Geological Survey. Overall, Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 provides a comprehensive overview of the life and accomplishments of one of America's most famous explorers and scientists.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.

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