The Corps of Discovery
John Hamilton
Joins the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the spring of 1804 as they set out to explore the Louisiana Purchase. Includes highlights and directions to historical points of interest.
Read Time: ~1.6 hr
The diary of John Wesley Powell
by Connie and Peter Roop (2001)
About this book
Presents the diary of the Civil War veteran who led an expedition down the Colorado River to explore the depths of the Grand Canyon.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe diary of John Wesley Powell Lead Character
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