Beyond the Hundredth Meridian: John Wesley Powell and the Second Opening of the West

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John Wesley Powell fought in the Civil War and it cost him an arm. But it didn't stop him from exploring the American West. Here Wallace Stegner, a Pulitzer Prize-winner, gives us a thrilling account of Powell's struggle against western geography and Washington politics. We witness the successes and frustrations of Powell's distinguished career, and appreciate his unparalleled understanding of the West.<

Book Details

ISBN13 9780140159943
ISBN10 0140159940
Series/Work OL478162W View on OpenLibrary
Publisher Penguin Books
Language ENG
Created At January 30, 2025
Updated At January 30, 2025
Last OL update January 18, 2025

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