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John Wesley Powell
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Uncle Remus
004 - Information For Tourists
Dive into the captivating 1906 collection of essays penned by three iconic figures connected to The Grand Canyon Charles A. Higgins, John Wesley Powell, and Charles F. Lummis. This collection, narrated by David Wales, offers a unique glimpse into their adventures and insights. Experience the beauty and grandeur of one of Americas most remarkable natural wonders through their words.
2026-02-03
19 min
Uncle Remus
003 - The Greatest Thing In The World by Charles F Lummis
Dive into the captivating 1906 collection of essays penned by three iconic figures connected to The Grand Canyon Charles A. Higgins, John Wesley Powell, and Charles F. Lummis. This collection, narrated by David Wales, offers a unique glimpse into their adventures and insights. Experience the beauty and grandeur of one of Americas most remarkable natural wonders through their words.
2026-02-03
14 min
Uncle Remus
002 - The Scientific Explorer by John Wesley Powell
Dive into the captivating 1906 collection of essays penned by three iconic figures connected to The Grand Canyon Charles A. Higgins, John Wesley Powell, and Charles F. Lummis. This collection, narrated by David Wales, offers a unique glimpse into their adventures and insights. Experience the beauty and grandeur of one of Americas most remarkable natural wonders through their words.
2026-02-03
35 min
Uncle Remus
001 - The Titan Of Chasms by Charles A Higgins
Dive into the captivating 1906 collection of essays penned by three iconic figures connected to The Grand Canyon Charles A. Higgins, John Wesley Powell, and Charles F. Lummis. This collection, narrated by David Wales, offers a unique glimpse into their adventures and insights. Experience the beauty and grandeur of one of Americas most remarkable natural wonders through their words.
2026-02-03
25 min
Uncle Remus
004 - Information For Tourists
Dive into this captivating 1906 collection of essays by three remarkable figures deeply connected to The Grand Canyon Charles A. Higgins, John Wesley Powell, and Charles F. Lummis. Join us as we explore their unique perspectives and insights into this iconic landscape. - Summary by David Wales
2026-02-03
19 min
Uncle Remus
003 - The Greatest Thing In The World by Charles F Lummis
Dive into this captivating 1906 collection of essays by three remarkable figures deeply connected to The Grand Canyon Charles A. Higgins, John Wesley Powell, and Charles F. Lummis. Join us as we explore their unique perspectives and insights into this iconic landscape. - Summary by David Wales
2026-02-03
14 min
Uncle Remus
002 - The Scientific Explorer by John Wesley Powell
Dive into this captivating 1906 collection of essays by three remarkable figures deeply connected to The Grand Canyon Charles A. Higgins, John Wesley Powell, and Charles F. Lummis. Join us as we explore their unique perspectives and insights into this iconic landscape. - Summary by David Wales
2026-02-03
35 min
Uncle Remus
001 - The Titan Of Chasms by Charles A Higgins
Dive into this captivating 1906 collection of essays by three remarkable figures deeply connected to The Grand Canyon Charles A. Higgins, John Wesley Powell, and Charles F. Lummis. Join us as we explore their unique perspectives and insights into this iconic landscape. - Summary by David Wales
2026-02-03
25 min
NORTHBOUND: Executive Leadership Coaching
Leadership Into The Unknown - You Were Created For This
Email me direct at chris@go-northbound.com Leadership Into The Unknown In this episode of the Northbound Podcast, Chris takes listeners deep into the Grand Canyon—literally and figuratively. Drawing from a seven-day rafting expedition with his family and the historic journey of explorer John Wesley Powell, this conversation unpacks what leadership looks like when the map is incomplete and the stakes are real. Through adventure, history, and hard-earned insight, Chris outlines timeless leadership principles learned in uncomfortable terrain: conviction, honesty, courage, care for people, adaptability, and stewardship. Powell's journey down the...
2025-12-20
10 min
Canyons of the Colorado
16 - Canyons of the Colorado by John Wesley Powell
Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of John Wesley Powell, a trailblazing American explorer, ethnologist, and geologist of the 19th century. In 1869, Powell embarked on an adventurous expedition to uncover the mysteries of the Colorado and Grand Canyon. With a crew of nine men, four boats, and provisions for ten months, they set sail from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24. Navigating through treacherous rapids, the team journeyed down the Green River until they reached its confluence with the Colorado River, near what is now Moab, Utah. Powells vivid diary entries paint a breathtaking picture of the wondrous...
2025-09-03
23 min
Canyons of the Colorado
15 - Canyons of the Colorado by John Wesley Powell
Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of John Wesley Powell, a trailblazing American explorer, ethnologist, and geologist of the 19th century. In 1869, Powell embarked on an adventurous expedition to uncover the mysteries of the Colorado and Grand Canyon. With a crew of nine men, four boats, and provisions for ten months, they set sail from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24. Navigating through treacherous rapids, the team journeyed down the Green River until they reached its confluence with the Colorado River, near what is now Moab, Utah. Powells vivid diary entries paint a breathtaking picture of the wondrous...
2025-09-03
16 min
Canyons of the Colorado
14 - Canyons of the Colorado by John Wesley Powell
Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of John Wesley Powell, a trailblazing American explorer, ethnologist, and geologist of the 19th century. In 1869, Powell embarked on an adventurous expedition to uncover the mysteries of the Colorado and Grand Canyon. With a crew of nine men, four boats, and provisions for ten months, they set sail from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24. Navigating through treacherous rapids, the team journeyed down the Green River until they reached its confluence with the Colorado River, near what is now Moab, Utah. Powells vivid diary entries paint a breathtaking picture of the wondrous...
2025-09-03
32 min
Canyons of the Colorado
13 - Canyons of the Colorado by John Wesley Powell
Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of John Wesley Powell, a trailblazing American explorer, ethnologist, and geologist of the 19th century. In 1869, Powell embarked on an adventurous expedition to uncover the mysteries of the Colorado and Grand Canyon. With a crew of nine men, four boats, and provisions for ten months, they set sail from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24. Navigating through treacherous rapids, the team journeyed down the Green River until they reached its confluence with the Colorado River, near what is now Moab, Utah. Powells vivid diary entries paint a breathtaking picture of the wondrous...
2025-09-03
1h 04
Canyons of the Colorado
12 - Canyons of the Colorado by John Wesley Powell
Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of John Wesley Powell, a trailblazing American explorer, ethnologist, and geologist of the 19th century. In 1869, Powell embarked on an adventurous expedition to uncover the mysteries of the Colorado and Grand Canyon. With a crew of nine men, four boats, and provisions for ten months, they set sail from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24. Navigating through treacherous rapids, the team journeyed down the Green River until they reached its confluence with the Colorado River, near what is now Moab, Utah. Powells vivid diary entries paint a breathtaking picture of the wondrous...
2025-09-03
1h 07
Canyons of the Colorado
11 - Canyons of the Colorado by John Wesley Powell
Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of John Wesley Powell, a trailblazing American explorer, ethnologist, and geologist of the 19th century. In 1869, Powell embarked on an adventurous expedition to uncover the mysteries of the Colorado and Grand Canyon. With a crew of nine men, four boats, and provisions for ten months, they set sail from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24. Navigating through treacherous rapids, the team journeyed down the Green River until they reached its confluence with the Colorado River, near what is now Moab, Utah. Powells vivid diary entries paint a breathtaking picture of the wondrous...
2025-09-03
57 min
Canyons of the Colorado
10 - Canyons of the Colorado by John Wesley Powell
Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of John Wesley Powell, a trailblazing American explorer, ethnologist, and geologist of the 19th century. In 1869, Powell embarked on an adventurous expedition to uncover the mysteries of the Colorado and Grand Canyon. With a crew of nine men, four boats, and provisions for ten months, they set sail from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24. Navigating through treacherous rapids, the team journeyed down the Green River until they reached its confluence with the Colorado River, near what is now Moab, Utah. Powells vivid diary entries paint a breathtaking picture of the wondrous...
2025-09-03
25 min
Canyons of the Colorado
09 - Canyons of the Colorado by John Wesley Powell
Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of John Wesley Powell, a trailblazing American explorer, ethnologist, and geologist of the 19th century. In 1869, Powell embarked on an adventurous expedition to uncover the mysteries of the Colorado and Grand Canyon. With a crew of nine men, four boats, and provisions for ten months, they set sail from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24. Navigating through treacherous rapids, the team journeyed down the Green River until they reached its confluence with the Colorado River, near what is now Moab, Utah. Powells vivid diary entries paint a breathtaking picture of the wondrous...
2025-09-03
29 min
Canyons of the Colorado
08 - Canyons of the Colorado by John Wesley Powell
Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of John Wesley Powell, a trailblazing American explorer, ethnologist, and geologist of the 19th century. In 1869, Powell embarked on an adventurous expedition to uncover the mysteries of the Colorado and Grand Canyon. With a crew of nine men, four boats, and provisions for ten months, they set sail from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24. Navigating through treacherous rapids, the team journeyed down the Green River until they reached its confluence with the Colorado River, near what is now Moab, Utah. Powells vivid diary entries paint a breathtaking picture of the wondrous...
2025-09-03
21 min
Canyons of the Colorado
07 - Canyons of the Colorado by John Wesley Powell
Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of John Wesley Powell, a trailblazing American explorer, ethnologist, and geologist of the 19th century. In 1869, Powell embarked on an adventurous expedition to uncover the mysteries of the Colorado and Grand Canyon. With a crew of nine men, four boats, and provisions for ten months, they set sail from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24. Navigating through treacherous rapids, the team journeyed down the Green River until they reached its confluence with the Colorado River, near what is now Moab, Utah. Powells vivid diary entries paint a breathtaking picture of the wondrous...
2025-09-03
20 min
Canyons of the Colorado
06 - Canyons of the Colorado by John Wesley Powell
Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of John Wesley Powell, a trailblazing American explorer, ethnologist, and geologist of the 19th century. In 1869, Powell embarked on an adventurous expedition to uncover the mysteries of the Colorado and Grand Canyon. With a crew of nine men, four boats, and provisions for ten months, they set sail from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24. Navigating through treacherous rapids, the team journeyed down the Green River until they reached its confluence with the Colorado River, near what is now Moab, Utah. Powells vivid diary entries paint a breathtaking picture of the wondrous...
2025-09-03
17 min
Canyons of the Colorado
05 - Canyons of the Colorado by John Wesley Powell
Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of John Wesley Powell, a trailblazing American explorer, ethnologist, and geologist of the 19th century. In 1869, Powell embarked on an adventurous expedition to uncover the mysteries of the Colorado and Grand Canyon. With a crew of nine men, four boats, and provisions for ten months, they set sail from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24. Navigating through treacherous rapids, the team journeyed down the Green River until they reached its confluence with the Colorado River, near what is now Moab, Utah. Powells vivid diary entries paint a breathtaking picture of the wondrous...
2025-09-03
28 min
Canyons of the Colorado
04 - Canyons of the Colorado by John Wesley Powell
Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of John Wesley Powell, a trailblazing American explorer, ethnologist, and geologist of the 19th century. In 1869, Powell embarked on an adventurous expedition to uncover the mysteries of the Colorado and Grand Canyon. With a crew of nine men, four boats, and provisions for ten months, they set sail from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24. Navigating through treacherous rapids, the team journeyed down the Green River until they reached its confluence with the Colorado River, near what is now Moab, Utah. Powells vivid diary entries paint a breathtaking picture of the wondrous...
2025-09-03
20 min
Canyons of the Colorado
03 - Canyons of the Colorado by John Wesley Powell
Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of John Wesley Powell, a trailblazing American explorer, ethnologist, and geologist of the 19th century. In 1869, Powell embarked on an adventurous expedition to uncover the mysteries of the Colorado and Grand Canyon. With a crew of nine men, four boats, and provisions for ten months, they set sail from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24. Navigating through treacherous rapids, the team journeyed down the Green River until they reached its confluence with the Colorado River, near what is now Moab, Utah. Powells vivid diary entries paint a breathtaking picture of the wondrous...
2025-09-03
32 min
Canyons of the Colorado
02 - Canyons of the Colorado by John Wesley Powell
Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of John Wesley Powell, a trailblazing American explorer, ethnologist, and geologist of the 19th century. In 1869, Powell embarked on an adventurous expedition to uncover the mysteries of the Colorado and Grand Canyon. With a crew of nine men, four boats, and provisions for ten months, they set sail from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24. Navigating through treacherous rapids, the team journeyed down the Green River until they reached its confluence with the Colorado River, near what is now Moab, Utah. Powells vivid diary entries paint a breathtaking picture of the wondrous...
2025-09-03
21 min
Canyons of the Colorado
01 - Canyons of the Colorado by John Wesley Powell
Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of John Wesley Powell, a trailblazing American explorer, ethnologist, and geologist of the 19th century. In 1869, Powell embarked on an adventurous expedition to uncover the mysteries of the Colorado and Grand Canyon. With a crew of nine men, four boats, and provisions for ten months, they set sail from Green River, Wyoming, on May 24. Navigating through treacherous rapids, the team journeyed down the Green River until they reached its confluence with the Colorado River, near what is now Moab, Utah. Powells vivid diary entries paint a breathtaking picture of the wondrous...
2025-09-03
06 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
33 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
03 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
32 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
04 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
31 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
02 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
30 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
06 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
29 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
04 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
28 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
01 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
27 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
11 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
26 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
06 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
25 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
03 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
24 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
09 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
23 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
03 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
22 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
07 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
21 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
03 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
20 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
07 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
19 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
03 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
18 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
07 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
17 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
07 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
16 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
01 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
15 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
04 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
14 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
05 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
13 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
11 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
12 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
21 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
11 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
07 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
10 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
05 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
09 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
07 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
08 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
08 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
07 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
06 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
06 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
11 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
05 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
11 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
04 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
09 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
03 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
04 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
02 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
05 min
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902
01 - Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis
Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His prediction that water rights purchased by...
2025-07-17
05 min
Classic Audiobook Collection
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis ~ Full Audiobook
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis audiobook. Imagine yourself swept into the heart of 19th-century America, paddling through the untamed rapids of the Colorado River, shoulder-to-shoulder with a Civil War–scarred cavalry officer turned intrepid geologist whose one-armed grip on his paddle symbolized both the resilience of the human spirit and the unquenchable thirst for discovery. In this masterful Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834–1902, by William Morris Davis, you’ll hear the crackle of campfires under star-filled skies, sense the thunder of cataracts just beyond reach, and follow every daring cartographic stroke...
2025-06-19
3h 53
Audiobook Time
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis ~ Full Audiobook
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902 by William Morris Davis audiobook. Imagine yourself swept into the heart of 19th-century America, paddling through the untamed rapids of the Colorado River, shoulder-to-shoulder with a Civil War–scarred cavalry officer turned intrepid geologist whose one-armed grip on his paddle symbolized both the resilience of the human spirit and the unquenchable thirst for discovery. In this masterful Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834–1902, by William Morris Davis, you’ll hear the crackle of campfires under star-filled skies, sense the thunder of cataracts just beyond reach, and follow every daring cartographic stroke as Powell maps t...
2025-06-19
3h 40
Get Lost In A Captivating Full Audiobook On Your Commute.
John Wesley Powell: Grand Canyon Explorer by Jerry Miller
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/14190to listen full audiobooks. Title: John Wesley Powell: Grand Canyon Explorer Author: Jerry Miller Narrator: Brian Scott Mitchell Format: mp3 Length: 3 mins Release date: 10-01-24 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating Genres: Science & Technology Publisher's Summary: John Wesley Powell was known for his explorations of the canyon land area of southern Utah and northern Arizona, still "unknown" in the 1860s.
2024-10-01
03 min
The Thick and Mystic Moment
Episode 260 - LAKE POWELL'S ONE-ARMED MAN
Episode 260 - LAKE POWELL'S ONE-ARMED MAN In this episode of "The Thick and Mystic Moment," hosted by Robert John Hadfield we embark on a journey back in time to discover the incredible tale of John Wesley Powell, the one-armed Civil War veteran who led the first expedition through the uncharted territories of the Grand Canyon. This video chronicles Powell's harrowing voyage in 1869, a testament to human courage, determination, and the unquenchable thirst for exploration. From the serene waters of Lake Powell, named in his honor, to the perilous rapids of the Colorado River, we delve...
2024-02-26
31 min
The Seattle Public Library - Author Readings and Library Events
Clay Jenkinson portrays John Wesley Powell
Listen to history come alive as Clay Jenkinson presents his portrayal of John Wesley Powell, one-armed veteran of the Civil War and explorer of the West. Major John Wesley Powell was 35 years old when he led his first expedition through the Grand Canyon. He was the principal force in expanding geologic studies and topographic mapping throughout the country and in stimulating investigations of soil, ground water, rivers, flood control, and irrigation. Powell was a veteran of the Civil War who lost his right arm in the Battle of Shiloh, a teacher, and a geologist. Powell also had a great interest...
2023-09-15
1h 39
Luke Powell Daily Devotions
Remembering 2022 (day 5): Remember the Best of All
John Wesley's last words were 'best of all, God is with us!' Perhaps they can be our last words of this year, as we look back and recognize how he accompanied us each day.
2022-12-30
02 min