Colorado River country
by Lavender, David
Published by : E. P. Dutton Inc. (New York) Physical details: 238 p ISBN:0525241515. ISSN:978052524 Year: 1982| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sw 900 - 999 | 978.81 Lav (Browse shelf) | Available | In Memory of : William B. Scandrett | 52703 |
The land --
The ancient ones --
The Spanish entradas --
The Americans arrive --
Rediscovery --
The mythic river --
The big one --
Utah's Dixie --
First man through? --
Testing the river --
Measuring the land --
Searching for new oases --
Exploitation begins --
Selling the scenery --
Claiming the water --
Appendix: the geology of the Colorado basin.
A comprehensive history of the region drained by the Colorado River and the people who have passed through and settled in that region over the past four hundred years.
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