Through the Grand Canyon from Wyoming to Mexico
by OpenStories
Original author: E. L. Kolb
"Through the Grand Canyon from Wyoming to Mexico" by E. L. Kolb is a narrative travelogue detailing an adventurous river trip through the Grand Canyon, written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the journey of the author and his brother as they embark on a carefully planned photographic expedition, aiming to capture the stunning scenery and challenges presented by the Colorado River's canyons. The opening of the work introduces the readers to the meticulous preparations for the trip, highlighting the anticipation, excitement, and inherent dangers they face. Kolb describes their arrival in Green River City, Wyoming, where they finalize their plans and gather supplies for the journey down the Green and Colorado rivers. The prose sets an adventurous tone, depicting both the idyllic and perilous elements of their undertaking, as well as the eclectic mix of characters they encounter, from friendly ranchers to skeptics warning them about the river’s dangers. As they launch their boats and begin their journey, the narrative promises a compelling blend of exploration, breathtaking scenery, and the personal growth that accompanies their audacious quest.
Through the Grand Canyon from Wyoming to Mexico, by E. L. Kolb. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #13150.
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30 Chapters
- 1.Foreword858 words
- 2.Preface1,338 words
- 3.Chapter I: Preparations at Green River City, Wyoming2,513 words
- 4.Chapter II: Interesting Sights of Southern Wyoming2,231 words
- 5.Chapter III: The Gateway of All the Canyons3,193 words
- 6.Chapter IV: Suspicious Hosts3,361 words
- 7.Chapter V: The Battle with Lodore3,474 words
- 8.Chapter VI: Hell’s Half Mile1,749 words
- 9.Chapter VII: Jimmy Goes Over the Mountain2,932 words
- 10.Chapter VIII: An Inland Excursion2,230 words
- 11.Chapter IX: Canyon of Desolation2,080 words
- 12.Chapter X: Hospitable Ranchmen2,082 words
- 13.Chapter XI: Wonders of Erosion2,309 words
- 14.Chapter XII: Could We Succeed?1,736 words
- 15.Chapter XIII: A Companion Voyager3,326 words
- 16.Chapter XIV: A Patient Amid the Cataracts3,386 words
- 17.Chapter XV: Placer Gold3,093 words
- 18.Chapter XVI: A Warning2,131 words
- 19.Chapter XVII: A Night of Thrills2,959 words
- 20.Chapter XVIII: Marble Halls and Marble Walls3,056 words
- 21.Chapter XIX: Signalling Our Canyon Home3,857 words
- 22.Chapter XX: One Month Later3,908 words
- 23.Chapter XXI: What Christmas Eve Brought3,437 words
- 24.Chapter XXII: Short of Provisions in a Sunless Gorge4,379 words
- 25.Chapter XXIII: The Last Portage and the Last Rapids3,239 words
- 26.Chapter XXIV: On the Crest of a Flood2,274 words
- 27.Chapter XXV: Four Days to Yuma3,144 words
- 28.Chapter XXVI: Across the Mexico Border4,503 words
- 29.Chapter XXVII: The Gulf of California3,783 words
- 30.Appendix2,130 words