Exploring the profound emotions and diverse narratives surrounding the Grand Canyon, this book weaves together compelling storytelling with intriguing characters and significant concepts. It serves as a valuable resource for both casual readers and scholars, offering insights into the natural wonder and its historical significance as a national park.
Explore the fascinating facts and trivia surrounding Death Valley National Monument, a unique and extreme desert landscape. This book delves into the park's remarkable geological features, diverse ecosystems, and rich history, highlighting its status as one of the hottest places on Earth. Readers will discover intriguing anecdotes, notable landmarks, and the wildlife that thrives in this harsh environment, making it an engaging read for nature lovers and trivia enthusiasts alike.
American Identity Lost and Searched for in the 2004 Election
Exploring the complexities of American identity, this book examines how national myths have shaped the nation's purpose and values, particularly during the tumultuous 2004 presidential campaign. It critiques the misleading narratives that have led to failures in foreign policy and environmental stewardship, while highlighting iconic American locations like Lexington, Hollywood, and Las Vegas. By delving into the interplay of history, culture, and politics, this work provides a nuanced analysis of America's challenges beyond typical partisan debates.
The narrative centers on the author's quest to preserve his Swedish heritage after his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis threatens to erase their family stories. Traveling to Granna, Sweden, and exploring Scandinavian American history, he discovers unique cultural remnants across the U.S., from Icelanders in Utah to a Titanic victim in Iowa. Through visits to significant sites, Lago highlights the enduring influence of Scandinavian values on American society. This travel memoir emphasizes the importance of remembering immigrant contributions to fully appreciate America's diverse culture.
The most incredible, unbelievable, wild, weird, fun, fascinating, and true facts about Grand Canyon National Park.The Grand Canyon is full of wonder--and so is this book. Here you will find the biggest and smallest, longest and shortest, first and last, weirdest and wildest, and the who, what, and where of the Grand Canyon. From rim to rim with the canyon and river in between, Grand Canyon Trivia offers something fascinating, fun, and little known about everything. Take it on a hike, pack it in your raft, carry it on a mule, or enjoy it around a campfire. You can even use it to quiz your companions and play a trivia game. These trivial trifles, treasures, and treats will keep you laughing, learning, and guessing. It's fun-tastic! Great for curious kids, inquisitive visitors, and inquiring hikers, and smart travelers.
"The Grand Canyon is one of the most iconic tourist destinations in America and a testament to the power of nature. At its bottom, the Colorado River weaves its way through Arizona. The canyon is 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and more than a mile deep. Native Americans have inhabited the walls of the canyon and the area around it for thousands of years, making it a location rich in human history as well as geological history. In this young reader s book, the author lays out the history of the Grand Canyon in its many facets. He includes geological and volcanic history, ecological history, human history, and its history as an attraction. By weaving these all together, the author allows the reader to better understand the mile-deep canyon weaving its way through the Southwest."--Provided by publisher.
"The Powell Expedition is a thought-provoking, nuanced work that reads at times like a detective story, and it should offer much fodder for historians." —The Wall Street Journal John Wesley Powell’s 1869 expedition down the Green and Colorado Rivers and through the Grand Canyon continues to be one of the most celebrated adventures in American history, ranking with the Lewis and Clark expedition and the Apollo landings on the moon. For nearly twenty years Lago has researched the Powell expedition from new angles, traveled to thirteen states, and looked into archives and other sources no one else has searched. He has come up with many important new documents that change and expand our basic understanding of the expedition by looking into Powell’s crewmembers, some of whom have been almost entirely ignored by Powell historians. Historians tended to assume that Powell was the whole story and that his crewmembers were irrelevant. More seriously, because several crew members made critical comments about Powell and his leadership, historians who admired Powell were eager to ignore and discredit them. Lago offers a feast of new and important material about the river trip, and it will significantly rewrite the story of Powell’s famous expedition. This book is not only a major work on the Powell expedition, but on the history of American exploration of the West.
Exploring the intersection of science and identity, the book presents a modern creation story rooted in the Big Bang theory, illustrating how the universe's evolution has shaped human existence. It highlights the profound connection between cosmic events and human life, suggesting that our bodies reflect the universe's journey from chaos to order. The narrative posits that within us lies the essence of cosmic evolution, enabling a once-blind universe to achieve self-awareness through human consciousness.
Explore fascinating trivia that highlights the unique features of Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks. Discover their breathtaking landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and rich geological history. Learn about the parks' flora and fauna, as well as the cultural significance and recreational opportunities they offer. This engaging collection of facts is perfect for nature enthusiasts and those looking to deepen their appreciation for these stunning natural wonders.