Grand Canyon Place Names

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Mountaineers, 1997 - 125 pagina's
The Alligator. Great Thumb Mesa. Buddha Temple. What do these names have in common? They are designations given to some of the magnificent geological features in Grand Canyon National Park. Serving as a snapshot in time, and insight into the history and culture of place, these names honour the heroes and deities of many nations and cultures. Find out about scientists (Darwin, Tyndell), explorers (Powell, Ives), and godheads (the Trinity, Krishna). .

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Gregory McNamee is the author or editor of numerous books, including "Blue Mountains Far Away," " Grand Canyon Place Names," "A Desert Bestiary," "The Sierra Club Desert Reader," and "Gila: The Life and Death of an American River." His work appears regularly in such publications as Outside, New times, and The bloomsbury Review. McNamee lives in Tucson, Arizona.

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