Gripping accounts of all known fatal mishaps in the most famous of the World's Seven Natural Wonders. Two veterans of decades of adventuring in Grand Canyon chronicle the first complete and comprehensive history of Canyon misadventures. These episodes span the entire era of visitation from the time of the first river exploration by John Wesley Powell and his crew of 1869 to that of tourists falling off its rims in Y2K. These accounts of the 550 people who have met untimely deaths in the Canyon set a new high water mark for offering the most astounding array of adventures, misadventures, and life saving lessons published between any two covers. Over the Edge promises to be the most intense yet informative book on Grand Canyon ever written.
Thomas M. Myers Books
Thomas M. Myers, M.D., has cultivated a singular passion for the Grand Canyon, a fascination that began in his youth. His extensive lifetime of exploration within and around this monumental landscape informs his writing. His work delves into the dramatic and often perilous aspects of interacting with the canyon's raw power and its unforgiving nature. Myers approaches his subject with deep understanding and a profound respect for its mysteries, offering readers a compelling and informative perspective on the canyon's profound impact.
