Grand Canyon Stories : Then and Now

by Banks, Leo W.; Childs, Craig

• ISBN13: 9780916179793
• ISBN10: 0916179796
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-07-01
• Publisher: Arizona Highways

Summary

In the 130 years since John Wesley Powell first navigated the rampaging Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, countless adventurous souls have responded to the canyon's call. Now, in stories spanning two centuries, historian Leo Banks delves into the characters of myth and legend, and writer/naturalist Craig Childs explores contemporary issues through sketches of the people who live and work today in the West's most recognizable natural wonder. Includes 62 black and white photographs.

Table of Contents

Then
Introduction	p. 5
Canyon Characters: A Who's Who Among the Obscure and Zany	p. 7
John Wesley Powell: He Beat the River	p. 15
The Deaths of Three Explorers: Debate Over Their Fate Continues	p. 23
James White: Was He the First to Traverse the Canyon?	p. 29
The First Automobile Arrives: Mules Tow it for the Final Leg	p. 35
Glen and Bessie Hyde: Honeymoon Couple Vanishes in the Canyon	p. 41
Lois Jotter and Elzada Clover: They Dared 'no Place for a Woman'	p. 47
George F. Flavell and Robert Brewster Stanton: Obscurity Swamps Early River Runners	p. 53
Bill Beer and John Daggett: Tragedy Sires a Daring Adventure	p. 59
Myths and Legends: Stories of Uncertain Pedigree	p. 65
Portfolio: A Look at the Grand Canyon's 'Family Album'	p. 72
Now
Introduction	p. 89
Rob Arnberger: The Visionary	p. 91
Jan Balsom and Helen Fairley: The Time Keepers	p. 103
Ken Phillips: The Rescuer	p. 117
Outpost at Tuweep: Patrolling a Remote Area	p. 123
Bob Webb: The Scientist	p. 131
Jan Kempster: The River Runner	p. 139
Patty Knox: The Mule Wrangler	p. 145
Sjors Horstman: The Watchman	p. 151
Bruce Aiken: The Painter	p. 157
Mary Aiken: The Mother	p. 165
Hugh Lomahoema: The Dancer	p. 173
George Steck: The Route Finder	p. 179
Kim Crumbo: The Guardian	p. 187
Historical Photo Credts	p. 191
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