Exploration of the Colorado River of the West and its Tributaries: Explored in 1869-72 is a book written by John Wesley Powell and published in 1875. The book details Powell's exploration of the Colorado River and its tributaries in the American West between 1869 and 1872. Powell, a geologist, naturalist, and explorer, led a team of nine men on a journey down the Green and Colorado Rivers, through the Grand Canyon, and into the Gulf of California. The expedition covered over 1,000 miles and encountered numerous challenges, including dangerous rapids, treacherous cliffs, and hostile Native American tribes.The book provides a detailed account of the expedition, including descriptions of the landscape, flora and fauna, and geological formations encountered along the way. Powell also includes observations on the culture and customs of the Native American tribes he encountered.In addition to its historical significance as a record of one of the first scientific explorations of the American West, Exploration of the Colorado River of the West and its Tributaries is also considered a classic of American literature. Powell's vivid descriptions of the landscape and his reflections on the meaning of the journey have inspired generations of readers and adventurers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.