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The narrative captures a moment of discovery as the explorers encounter an Indian garden near a stream, revealing the agricultural practices of the local tribe. They observe the thriving corn and squashes cultivated through an ingenious irrigation system fed by nearby springs. Although they feel guilty about taking the squashes, their need drives them to act quickly and leave the scene before being caught. This passage highlights themes of survival, cultural interaction, and the complexities of ethics in exploration.
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Canyons of the Colorado, John Wesley Powell
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- Released
- 2008
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- (Hardcover with dust jacket)
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- Title
- Canyons of the Colorado
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Wesley Powell
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 428
- ISBN13
- 9781605204147
- Category
- Maps and Travel
- Description
- The narrative captures a moment of discovery as the explorers encounter an Indian garden near a stream, revealing the agricultural practices of the local tribe. They observe the thriving corn and squashes cultivated through an ingenious irrigation system fed by nearby springs. Although they feel guilty about taking the squashes, their need drives them to act quickly and leave the scene before being caught. This passage highlights themes of survival, cultural interaction, and the complexities of ethics in exploration.