The Last River John Wesley Powell and the Colorado River Exploring Expedition

The Last River chronicles John Wesley Powell's legendary 1869 expedition down the Colorado River, one of America's greatest feats of exploration. Powell, a one-armed Civil War veteran, led a small team through uncharted canyons in a daring journey to map the river and unlock the mysteries of the American West. This gripping narrative captures the dangers they faced—treacherous rapids, dwindling supplies, and the vast unknown—alongside Powell's scientific observations that transformed our understanding of geology and geography. A tale of courage, discovery, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of nature's grandeur.