
audiobook
Mr. W. W. Bass with his old indian friend. Mr. Bass has written the tradition and history of the Havasupai Indians and taught them our language.
INTRODUCTION - BY W. W. BASS
Inscription of Powell Monument, Grand Canyon National Park
W. W. HAWKINS
Fac-simile of Page 1 of W. W. Hawkins manuscript account of the First Powell Expedition.
Fac-simile of Page 3 of W. W. Hawkins manuscript account of the First Powell Expedition.
Fac-simile of last page of W. W. Hawkins manuscript account of the First Powell Expedition.
PART II. - THE STORY OF JAMES WHITE, THE FIRST MAN TO PASS THROUGH THE CANYONS OF THE COLORADO RIVER.
Fac-simile of first page of James White's letter to his brother.
Fac-simile of second page of James White's letter, and the envelope in which it was sent to his brother.
Set against the raw grandeur of the Colorado River’s deep canyons, this vivid account follows two pioneering men as they venture into a landscape few have truly explored. Their journey begins with a chance meeting that leads them to the hidden village of the Havasupai people, where they witness a way of life intertwined with the canyon’s cliffs and waterfalls. Along the way, they share stories of the region’s ancient geology, offering clear explanations that still resonate with modern curious listeners.
The narrative blends personal adventure with careful observation, capturing the rugged spirit of early frontier guides while honoring the indigenous knowledge they encounter. Listeners will feel the excitement of wagon rides along dusty trails, the awe of towering walls of stone, and the quiet moments spent learning the Havasupai language and customs. It’s an intimate portrait of discovery that invites you to experience the canyon’s timeless allure through the eyes of its first true explorers.
Language
en
Duration
~57 minutes (54K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines and Chris Lindberg
Release date
Mar 6, 2011
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1848–1933
A Grand Canyon pioneer, guide, and writer, he helped open the South Rim to early visitors and left behind vivid accounts tied to the canyon’s history. His life combined frontier entrepreneurship with a deep, long-running connection to northern Arizona.
View all books
by Friedrich Gerstäcker

by Ernest Thompson Seton

by Albert Bigelow Paine

by Robert Lewis Dabney

by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jr. Joseph Smith

by Alfred John Church