John Wesley Powell Quotes
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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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Author Details:
Type:
Explorer Quotes
Category:
American Explorer Quotes
Date of Birth:
March 24, 1834
Date of Death:
September 23, 1902
Nationality:
American
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Related Authors:
Davy Crockett
Daniel Boone
Meriwether Lewis
Jeff Rich
Thomas L. Smith
Lincoln Ellsworth
Kit Carson
Richard E. Byrd
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