UID:
almahu_9949577185802882
Format:
1 online resource (200 p.)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9786613078018
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9781283078016
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1283078015
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9780874214598
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0874214599
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9780585108940
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0585108943
Content:
On the morning of August 14, 1909, a small, diverse group including Professor Byron Cummings of the University of Utah, Government Land Office surveyor William Douglass, pioneer archaeologist and trader John Weatherill, and Paiute guide Nasja Begay gazed at the largest structure of its kind in the world-Rainbow Bridge. Their presence marked the official discovery of the magnificent natural bridge, which spans 275 feet and towers 291 feet above the stream bed below it. Of the discovery party, only Nasja Begay had seen the stone arch before; he was one of a probably small numb
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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The Rainbow Trail -- The story in the rocks : how Rainbow Bridge came to be -- Navajo mountain religion : Rainbow Bridge through Indian eyes -- From shadow into light: the discovery of Rainbow Bridge -- "Not for many eyes to see" : early-day tourism in Rainbow Bridge country -- Echo Park, and beyond -- The Sierra Club goes to war -- Reprise and reflection.
,
English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780874212662
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0874212669
Language:
English
