A gathering of Grand Canyon historians; ideas, arguments, and first-person accounts; proceedings.093821683X A gathering of Grand Canyon Grand Canyon, great gorge of the Colorado River, one of the natural wonders of the world; c.1 mi (1.6 km) deep, from 4 to 18 mi (6.4–29 km) wide, and 217 mi (349 km) long, NW Ariz. historians; ideas, arguments, and first-person accounts; proceedings. Grand Canyon History Symposium symposium In ancient Greece, an aristocratic banquet at which men met to discuss philosophical and political issues and recite poetry. It began as a warrior feast. Rooms were designed specifically for the proceedings. (1st: 2002) Ed. by Michael F. Anderson. Grand Canyon Association 2005 199 pages $15.00 Paperback Monograph / Grand Canyon Association; no.13 F788 In January 2002, nearly 200 historians, park employees, and other enthusiasts gathered for the inaugural Grand Canyon History Symposium. Aimed at general readers, this volume contains 30 essays based on presentations given at the symposium. A wide range of topics is covered, including the Santa Fe Santa Fe, city, Argentina Santa Fe, city (1991 pop. 341,000), capital of Santa Fe prov., NE Argentina, a river port near the Paraná, with which it is connected by canal. Railway's failed attempt to gain approval for a trans-canyon aerial aerial: see antenna, in electronics. tramway; the mission of the Arizona Civil Conservation Corps; and the evolution of the hard-hulled rowboats used before the advent of inflatable in·flat·a·ble adj. Designed to be filled with air or gas before use: an inflatable mattress. n. An object or device that can be filled with air or gas, especially: a. rafts. The text is accompanied by b&w historical photos. Anderson is a trails archaeologist for Grand Canyon National Park. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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