Report Upon the Colorado River of the West, Explored in 1857 and 1858

Joseph C. Ives

ISBN 10: 1333875347 / ISBN 13: 9781333875343

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book recounts the thrilling journey of a government-sponsored expedition exploring the Colorado River in the mid-19th century. Driven by the need to assess the river's navigability and potential as a supply route to military outposts, the expedition ventured into a largely uncharted territory. The author meticulously details the challenges of navigating the Colorado's treacherous waters, encountering the diverse indigenous tribes inhabiting the region, and traversing the awe-inspiring landscapes of the American Southwest. The narrative weaves through encounters with the Cocopahs, Mojaves, and other tribes, offering unique insights into their cultures, customs, and relationships with the encroaching white settlers. The expedition's discoveries shed light on the Colorado River's potential as a transportation route, the geological wonders of the Grand Canyon and surrounding areas, and the complex interactions between indigenous peoples and European-American explorers. This book paints a vivid picture of a pivotal moment in American history, revealing the spirit of exploration, the challenges of westward expansion, and the enduring legacy of the Colorado River. 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Report Upon the Colorado River of the West, Explored in 1857 and 1858
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333875347
• ISBN 13: 9781333875343
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Voyages History

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Excerpt from Report Upon the Colorado River of the West, Explored in 1857 and 1858About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.