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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.<

Language: English

Pages: 438

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Penguin Books

Release: March 01, 1992

ISBN: 0140159940

ISBN 13: 9780140159943

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

4/5 ( ratings)

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.<

Language: English

Pages: 438

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Penguin Books

Release: March 01, 1992

ISBN: 0140159940

ISBN 13: 9780140159943

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