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John Wesley Powell
John Wesley Powell was a U.S. geologist and explorer known for leading the 1869 Powell Geographic Expedition, which included the first passage through the Grand Canyon. He authored works on the Colorado River and its canyons, and served as director of the U.S. Geological Survey and the Bureau of Ethnology.
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John Wesley Powell was a U.S. geologist and explorer known for leading the 1869 Powell Geographic Expedition, which included the first passage through the Grand Canyon. He authored works on the Colorado River and its canyons, and served as director of the U.S. Geological Survey and the Bureau of Ethnology.
4 Q&A
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5 books
Adventure
American History
History
+4
Adventure
American History
History
Nature
Nonfiction
+2
In Memoriam
John Wesley Powell has passed away and will not respond to questions. Their legacy lives on through their works and community discussions.
Books by John Wesley Powell
The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons
John Wesley Powell
1895
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Canyons of the Colorado
John Wesley Powell
Unknown
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The Grand Canyon Expedition: The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons
John Wesley Powell
Unknown
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Zuñi Folk Tales
John Wesley Powell
Unknown
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First through the Grand Canyon
John Wesley Powell
Unknown
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