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John Wesley Powell Quotes
The wonders of the Grand Canyon cannot be adequately represented in symbols of speech, nor by speech itself. The resources of the graphic art are taxed beyond their powers in attempting to portray its features. Language and illustration combined must fail.
John Wesley Powell

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Category:
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Date of Birth:
March 24, 1834
Date of Death:
September 23, 1902
Nationality:
American
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