The Last Canyon
by Vernon, John
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Fine in fine dust jacket with a slightly sunne spine, in mylar cover.
- Seller
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Denver, Colorado, United States
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About This Item
Houghton Mifflin & Co., 2001. First edition, first printing. Fine in fine dust jacket with a slightly sunne spine, in mylar cover..
Synopsis
“Both gritty and sublime” (Seattle Times), The Last Canyon tells the story of John Wesley Powell’s 1869 voyage of exploration through the Grand Canyon, the last great expedition of discovery in United States history. In this vivid novel, John Vernon intertwines two stories – that of Powell and his crew, and that of a band of Paiute Indians, known as the Shivwits, who lived on the north rim of the canyon. As the novel moves inexorably toward a violent encounter between the two groups, Vernon deftly leads us into perilous geographical and emotional territory. Powell’s adventure is a story of triumph, hardship, bravery, and ultimate loss.
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Details
- Bookseller
- The Hermitage Bookshop
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 183692
- Title
- The Last Canyon
- Author
- Vernon, John
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in fine dust jacket with a slightly sunne spine, in mylar cover.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition, first printing
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin & Co.
- Date Published
- 2001
- Keywords
- John Wesley Powell, Colorado River.
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The Hermitage Bookshop
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About the Seller
The Hermitage Bookshop
Biblio member since 2006
Denver, Colorado
About The Hermitage Bookshop
The Hermitage Bookshop was established in 1973 and has been under one owner since its inception. We are a full service rare and used bookshop and our stock is limited to hardbacks in excellent condition. We have been a member of both the ABAA and ILAB since 1980.
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