Report Upon the Colorado River of the West, Explored in 1857 and 1858; Under the Direction of the Office of Explorations and Surveys, A. A. Humphreys, Captain Topographical Engineers in Charge. By Order of the Secretary of War

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Joseph Christmas Ive's report of his expedition up the Colorado River, by steamboat from the Gulf of California as far as Black Canyon, then by horse and mule into the lower reaches of the Grand Canyon (called Big Canyon in this book). Beautiful drawings and engravings. The original black boards have been rebound with a new green spine. Endpapers have some wrinkles and foxing but the binding is tight and the book very readable. Wear around edges of boards but in very good shape for their age. All original bound in maps and drawings are present and in great shape. The laid in geologic maps are not present. There are small dark stains to the lower corners of appendices and the last few pages of text. General yellowing and some foxing to all pages. Bold fountain pen signature of former owner on the front pastedown. The photos are the best description. An important historical record of Grand Canyon and Colorado River, though perhaps best remembered for Ive's inaccurate valedictory: "The region is, of course, altogether valueless. Ours has been the first, and will undoubtedly be the last party of whites to visit the locality. It seems intended by nature that the Colorado River along the greater portion of its lonely and majestic way, shall be forever unvisited and undisturbed. ". N° de ref. del artículo 000443

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