Adventures in the Canyons of the Colorado, by Two of Its Earliest Explorers

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Adventures in the Canyons of the Colorado, by Two of Its Earliest Explorers

by William Wallace Bass

EN·~57 minutes·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

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.

0:28
2

INTRODUCTION - BY W. W. BASS

4:44
3

Inscription of Powell Monument, Grand Canyon National Park

6:42
4

W. W. HAWKINS

1:15
5

Fac-simile of Page 1 of W. W. Hawkins manuscript account of the First Powell Expedition.

0:05
6

Fac-simile of Page 3 of W. W. Hawkins manuscript account of the First Powell Expedition.

0:05
7

Fac-simile of last page of W. W. Hawkins manuscript account of the First Powell Expedition.

25:12
8

PART II. - THE STORY OF JAMES WHITE, THE FIRST MAN TO PASS THROUGH THE CANYONS OF THE COLORADO RIVER.

3:11
9

Fac-simile of first page of James White's letter to his brother.

0:04
10

Fac-simile of second page of James White's letter, and the envelope in which it was sent to his brother.

9:10

Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~57 minutes (54K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines and Chris Lindberg

Release date

2011-03-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Wallace Bass

William Wallace Bass

1848–1933

Drawn west for his health, he became one of the Grand Canyon’s earliest settlers and helped turn a remote rim camp into a destination for adventurous travelers. He was also remembered as a guide, road builder, photographer, and writer whose life became closely tied to the canyon he loved.

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