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  • Sketch of the Mythology of the North American Indians

    by John Wesley Powell ...
    In Sketch of the Mythology of the North American Indians, John Wesley Powell, a pioneering ethnologist and director of the Bureau of Ethnology, explores the rich and complex mythology of Native American tribes. This early work provides a structured examination of the diverse mythological narratives, symbols, and cultural beliefs of North American Indigenous peoples, with special attention to how ... Read more

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  • Canyons of the Colorado

    by John Wesley Powell ...
    On my return from the first exploration of the canyons of the Colorado, I found that our journey had been the theme of much newspaper writing. A story of disaster had been circulated, with many particulars of hardship and tragedy, so that it was currently believed throughout the United States that all the members of the party were lost save one. A good friend of mine had gathered a great number of ... Read more

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  • Canyons of the Colorado

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    by John Wesley Powell ...
    John Wesley Powell was a U.S. soldier, geologist, explorer of the American West, and director of major scientific and cultural institutions. He is famous for the 1869 Powell Geographic Expedition, a three-month river trip down the Green and Colorado rivers that included the first passage of European Americans through the Grand Canyon. Powell served as second director of the US Geological Survey ... Read more

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  • Sketch of the Mythology of the North American Indians

    Unveiling the Spiritual Legacy of North American Tribes

    by John Wesley Powell ...
    In "Sketch of the Mythology of the North American Indians," John Wesley Powell presents a meticulous examination of the rich tapestry of indigenous beliefs and narratives that shape the spiritual landscape of Native American cultures. This work combines ethnographic observation with a critical analysis of myths, fables, and religious practices, reflected in Powell's clear and concise literary ... Read more

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  • The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons

    by John Wesley Powell ...
    One of the great works of American exploration literature, this account of a scientific expedition forced to survive famine, attacks, mutiny, and some of the most dangerous rapids known to man remains as fresh and exciting today as it was in 1874.The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons*,* recently ranked number four on Adventure magazine’s list of top 100 classics, is legendary ... Read more

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  • Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies

    History of the Great Tribes, Language, Customs & Legends of Cherokee, Iroquois, Sioux, Navajo, Zuñi…

    by Lewis Spence, John Wesley Powell, James Owen Dorsey, Charles C. Royce, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, Garrick Mallery, Cyrus Thomas, Clay MacCauley, Edward S. Curtis, James Mooney, Alexander Scott Withers, Franz Boas, Elias Johnson, Erminnie A. Smith, John Stevens Cabot Abbott, Joseph Kossuth Dixon, John Heckewelder, William C. Reichel, Black Hawk, Charles M. Scanlan, William John McGee, John G. Bourke ...
    Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies offers a profound exploration of the diverse tapestry of Indigenous life and thought. This anthology encapsulates a myriad of literary styles, from historical accounts and cultural analyses to explorations of mythology and linguistic studies. The collection stands out for its comprehensive scope, revealing the rich ... Read more

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  • Canyons of the Colorado

    by John Wesley Powell ...
    Series series Unabridged Start Publishing LLC
    John Wesley Powell was a U.S. soldier, geologist, explorer of the American West, and director of major scientific and cultural institutions. He is famous for the 1869 Powell Geographic Expedition, a three-month river trip down the Green and Colorado rivers that included the first passage of European Americans through the Grand Canyon. Powell served as second director of the US Geological Survey ... Read more

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  • Canyons of the Colorado

    by John Wesley Powell ...
    "Canyons of the Colorado" is a captivating account of John Wesley Powell's daring exploration of the Colorado River and its majestic canyons. Powell, a one-armed Civil War veteran, led an expedition that traversed the uncharted waters of the Grand Canyon, documenting the breathtaking landscapes and geological formations. His narrative combines adventure with scientific observation, offering ... Read more

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  • On Limitations to the Use of Some Anthropologic Data

    by John Wesley Powell ...
    On Limitations to the Use of Some Anthropologic Data by John Wesley Powell is a scholarly work that addresses the complexities and challenges of interpreting anthropological data within the context of scientific research and human diversity. Powell, a prominent explorer, geologist, and anthropologist, is best known for his expeditions in the American West and his efforts to promote the study of ... Read more

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  • The Exploration of the Colorado River and its Canyons

    by John Wesley Powell ...
    With "The Exploration of the Colorado River and its Canyons," readers can explore the one-thousand miles of the Colorado River in its natural state nearly one-hundred and fifty years ago. Legendary explorer John Wesley Powell, accompanied by a crew of close friends and associates, details his travels through the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon at a time when much of the area was unknown to ... Read more

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  • Canyons of the Colorado (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. An 1869 Colorado River Expedition Through Grand Canyon Geology, Frontier Adventure, and Western Exploration

    by John Wesley Powell, Olive Briarford ...
    Canyons of the Colorado recounts John Wesley Powell's historic explorations of the Colorado River and its immense canyon system, especially the 1869 expedition through what would become iconic western landscapes. Combining travel narrative, geological observation, ethnographic reflection, and adventure writing, the book belongs to the nineteenth-century literature of exploration, yet it rises ... Read more

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  • Indian Linguistic Families Of America (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Landmark Comparative Survey of Indigenous Language Families, Tribal Vocabularies, and American Ethnology

    by John Wesley Powell, Olive Briarford ...
    Indian Linguistic Families of America is a foundational ethnolinguistic survey that classifies the Indigenous languages of North America, especially north of Mexico, into distinct families according to comparative vocabularies, grammatical evidence, and geographic distribution. Written in the sober, taxonomic prose of late nineteenth-century scientific anthropology, the work belongs to the ... Read more

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