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Now You Know about John Wesley POWELL 1834 - 1902

Leader of the first expedition down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon

"We are three-quarters of a mile in the depths of the earth . . . . We have an unknown distance yet to run; an unknown river yet to explore. What falls there are, we know not; what rocks beset the channel, we know not; what walls rise over the river, we know not." - John Wesley Powell, Journal entry August 13, 1869

Jean Thor Cook and her husband, Alan, are passionate about history and travel. They visit historical museums in Mexico, Canada, Europe, andAmerica. Among them have been several John Wesley Powell sites. Always, they are inspired by this patriot who risked his life and forever maimed his body for America. The author believes John Wesley Powell's life is a model for us today. It is a story she feels privileged to tell.Other works by the author include: Who's Under My Bed, Audrey and the Nighttime Skies, Sam the Terror of Westbrook Elementary, Butterflies for Grandpa, Hugs For Our New Baby, Room For A Stepdaddy, Los Amiguitos' Fiesta, and Jesus Calms the Storm.