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The narrative unfolds as explorers encounter an Indian garden near a river, showcasing the tribe's agricultural practices, including corn and squash cultivation. The garden is strategically irrigated by nearby springs, indicating the tribe's resourcefulness. Although the corn isn't ready for harvest, the explorers take some squashes, justifying their actions as a necessity while feeling guilty about the theft. This moment highlights themes of survival, cultural interaction, and the moral dilemmas faced by the explorers.
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Canyons of the Colorado, John Wesley Powell
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Canyons of the Colorado
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Wesley Powell
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 428
- ISBN13
- 9781605204130
- Category
- Maps and Travel
- Description
- The narrative unfolds as explorers encounter an Indian garden near a river, showcasing the tribe's agricultural practices, including corn and squash cultivation. The garden is strategically irrigated by nearby springs, indicating the tribe's resourcefulness. Although the corn isn't ready for harvest, the explorers take some squashes, justifying their actions as a necessity while feeling guilty about the theft. This moment highlights themes of survival, cultural interaction, and the moral dilemmas faced by the explorers.