John Wesley Powell Bücher

Höllenfahrt durch den Grand Canyon Expeditionsbericht über die erste Befahrung und Erforschung des Green River und des Colorado River 1889. Die Erkundung und Bezwingung der größten Schlucht der Welt sollte eines der größten Abenteuer des amerikanischen Kontinents werden. 124 Zeichnungen, Höllenfahrt durch den Grand Canyon Expeditionsbericht über die erste Befahrung und Erforschung des Green River und des Colorado River 1889. Major Powell, der im Unabhängigkeitskrieg seinen rechten Arm verloren hatte, startete im Mai 1869 zum Abenteuer seines Lebens. Die Erkundung und Bezwingung der größten Schlucht der Welt sollte zugleich eines der größten Abenteuer des amerikanischen Kontinents werden. Seine Aufzeichnungen und präzisen Berichte zeigen die Entwicklung der Expedition zu einer Fahrt in die Katastrophe. Mit distanzierter Genauigkeit schildert er die Vorgänge und Abläufe der Etappen: Die extreme Landschaftssituation, die unüberwindbar scheinenden Felsbarrieren, die Flucht von Männern seiner Mannschaft und der Verlust von Proviant, Boot und Ausrüstung. All das verkettet sich zu einem Drama voller Spannung und Leidenschaft. von J. W. Powell 137 Seiten, 124 Zeichnungen Übersetzung und Bearbeitung von Elmar Engel Pollner Verlag ISBN 3-925660-90-9

"One hundred years ago John Wesley Powell set out to explore the Grand Canyon of the Colorado - something no man had attempted before. His official report of the voyage remains one of the great adventure stories in all the literature of the American West."

Focusing on the exploration of the Colorado River and its tributaries, this work presents John Wesley Powell's findings from his expeditions in the late 19th century. The book is part of the Sabin Americana collection, which archives significant historical accounts of the Americas from the 15th century to the early 20th century. It offers insights into various themes such as westward expansion, Native American history, and societal changes, enriched by high-quality digital scans of original documents, making it accessible for a wide audience.

The book explores the multifaceted life of John Wesley Powell, highlighting his role as a pioneering continental explorer and a groundbreaking public servant. It delves into his diverse achievements, showcasing his contributions as a scientist, social reformer, and institution builder. Through this examination, readers gain insight into Powell's significant impact on American exploration and public service.

As Michael Silverstein discusses in his introduction to this new edition, the two foundational essays presented here are culminating moments in the scholarly history of North American Indigenous peoples' languages and cultures.

The great anthropologist's classic treatise on race and culture. One of the most influential books of the century, now available in a value-priced edition. Introduction by Ruth Bunzel.

The uncut version of Powell's narrative covering his exploration of the Colorado River.

The narrative unfolds as explorers encounter an Indian garden near a river, showcasing the tribe's agricultural practices, including corn and squash cultivation. The garden is strategically irrigated by nearby springs, indicating the tribe's resourcefulness. Although the corn isn't ready for harvest, the explorers take some squashes, justifying their actions as a necessity while feeling guilty about the theft. This moment highlights themes of survival, cultural interaction, and the moral dilemmas faced by the explorers.