Military Figures - Biography, Exploration & Discovery - History, Explorers - Biography, General & Miscellaneous Science, Scientists, Naturalists & Engineers - Biography, United States - State & Local History
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Overview
John Wesley Powell was a soldier, a scientist, and an explorer. Despite losing part of his right arm in battle during the Civil War, Powell led the first expeditions to explore the Green and Colorado Rivers. During his expeditions, Powell studied the lands and peoples he encountered along the way. Later, he served as director of the Bureau of Ethnology and as director of the U.S. Geological Survey.Discusses the life and work of John Wesley Powell, an American geologist and anthropologist who explored the Colorado and Green Rivers.
Book Details
Published
September 1, 2004
Publisher
Children's Press(CT)
Pages
64
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780531166536