More About the Film "Lost in the Grand Canyon"
In the summer of 1869 a one-armed Civil War veteran, John Wesley Powell, led an epic journey down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. It was the last important exploration within the continental United States. Powell wrote a literary classic about his trip, explored the region for another ten years, studied Native American cultures, and used his position as director of the U.S. Geological Survey to argue against the over development of the West.
Program Description
A synopsis of the film, and film credits
Digital Television
"Lost in the Grand Canyon" is The American Experience's first high-definition (HDTV) production
Enhanced Transcript
The broadcast program transcript with additional information
Reference
Interview Transcripts
Extended interviews with program participants
Primary Sources
Newspaper reports about the expedition, as well as excerpts from Powell's own account of the trip
Bibliography
A list of books and articles relating to the program topic
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