Project Gutenberg 2015-10-31 Public domain in the USA. 184 Higgins, C. A. (Charles A.) Higgins, Charles A. Lummis, Charles Fletcher 1859 1928 Lummis, Charles F. (Charles Fletcher) Lummis, C. F. (Charles Fletcher) Powell, John Wesley 1834 1902 Powell, J. W. (John Wesley) Powell, Wes tmp96008572 Titan of Chasms: The Grand Canyon of Arizona Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan, the Mo-Ark Regional Railroad Museum at Poplar Bluff, Missouri and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Titan of Chasms: The Grand Canyon of Arizona" by Higgins, Lummis, and Powell is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the vast and complex geological features of the Grand Canyon, emphasizing its dramatic landscapes and the river that carved them. It seeks to provide readers with a detailed understanding of the canyon's history, geography, and the incredible adventures undertaken by explorers like Major John Wesley Powell. The content of the book is divided into sections detailing both the natural beauty of the canyon and the exploratory efforts associated with it. It recounts the tumultuous journey of Powell and his team as they navigated the Colorado River, showcasing the formidable rapids and geological wonders encountered along the way. The descriptions evoke vivid imagery of the canyon's immense cliffs, intricate formations, and the vibrant palette of colors that change with the light. Additionally, Charles F. Lummis highlights the various marvels of the surrounding southwestern wilderness, presenting not only the Grand Canyon but also its historical significance through the exploration of indigenous cultures and the remarkable structures they built. Overall, the book serves as both an enlightening guide for would-be tourists and an exploration of the remarkable geological processes that shaped one of the world's most iconic natural wonders. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Grand Canyon (Ariz.) F786 Text Category: Adventure Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming 118215 2025-07-20T07:38:05.468218 text/html 92432 2024-10-22T23:22:08 text/html 2212445 2025-07-20T07:38:09.291239 application/epub+zip 2212774 2025-07-20T07:38:06.834209 application/epub+zip 103272 2025-07-20T07:38:06.124215 application/epub+zip 2262985 2025-07-20T07:38:11.067229 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2248613 2025-07-20T07:38:08.603259 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 141525 2022-09-22T18:00:54.721710 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 100354 2025-07-20T07:38:05.125225 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 80425 2024-10-22T23:22:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18692 2025-07-20T07:38:11.200208 application/rdf+xml 19570 2025-07-20T07:38:06.203226 image/jpeg 2977 2025-07-20T07:38:06.163238 image/jpeg 2044533 2025-07-20T07:38:05.532221 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia