The Colorado

FRANK WATERS

Publication: Rinehart & Company, 1946, New York; Toronto

First Edition. First Printing. Rivers of America series. Cloth. xii.-400pp. Many illustrations. 4 Maps. Frank Waters classic account of the history of the Colorado River from its collecting water from the highest Rocky Mountain peaks and traversing the widest plateaus, the deepest canyons, and the lowest deserts before emptying into the delta of northern Mexico. "The book, divides itself into four general aspects: first, the physical background, with the river starting as a small stream high in what the author calls the Colorado pyramid and proceeding as a growing river through the 'shining mountains,' through mesa and plateau, through the desert, and finally through its delta to join greater waters; second, its people ... the Spanish conquerors and padres, the trappers, settlers, miners, outlaws, traders, and Indians; third, if economic features, such as Imperial Valley, Boulder Dam, and various other reclamation projects; and finally, the Grand Canyon ifself." Previous owners bookplate, else a Fine copy in a clean, bright dust jacket with light sunning to spine, light wear to corners and spine ends, and some soiling to back panel.

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