The Hidden Canyon: A River Journey
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Book Overview
The Grand Canyon continues to be the most popular of our national parks. While millions gaze at its cliffs each year, only 15,000 float through the canyon on the Colorado River. A landmark portrait of the Grand Canyon, this is the only photography book to document this amazing journey from river level. Now this classic is back in print, with an updated preface and introduction and a dozen new photographs. A journal in photos and words, "The Hidden Canyon" captures the desert landscape and the thrill of the rapids. Edward Abbey's journalfilled with wry humor and respect for the canyondescribes the journey as the dories (small wooden boats) alternately float and charge through the breathtaking landscapes and some of the roughest white water in North America.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0811822613
ISBN13:9780811822619
Release Date:April 1999
Publisher:Chronicle Books
Length:144 Pages
Weight:1.86 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 11.9" x 8.8"
Age Range:8 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 12
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
The Hidden Canyon: A River Journey
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
As a person how recently did a two week raft trip down the Grand Canyon, I can say that this book visually caputures the essence of the experience! The pictures are wonderful. I have recommended it to my rafting friends as well as some Grand Canyon river guides.
The Hidden Canyon : A River Journey
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Having done the Colorado in a private raft, The Hidden Canyon absolutely thrilled me - again - as much with its elegant pictures as with Edward Abbey's flat-out-fun narration.
AWE INSPIRING!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Having rafted the Colorado myself 2 years ago, this was a perfect souvenir-reminder of my trip. The photos in particular are exquisite - some I have no idea how he managed to capture without ending up in the river himself. I lost my Pentax to the very first rapid! This book definitely gives a sense of what the Canyon, the river, and the rapids are like. Makes me want to go back!
Breathtaking
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I have traveled through the Grand Canyon many times, both on the river and on the trails. John Blaustein has not only been able to capture the beauty of the canyon but also the soul of the river it contains. Abbey's journal is a fine compliment to the pulchritude of the pictures.
excellent
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Any fan of unique photography and wonderful words should buy this reissue. Mr. Blaustein is a gifted photographer and abbey is equally adept in capturing the magic of this river trip. The book is a reminder of what could be lost, if we fail to preserve the glorious heritage of our national parks.
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