The start from Camp Mojave, Arizona
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The start from Camp Mojave, Arizona

O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882 · [1871]

CC0 — Public Domain
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

The start from Camp Mojave, Arizona, September 15th, 1871. Boat expedition under Lieutenant Wheeler, the first and only one to ascend the Colorado through the Grand Cañon to mouth of Diamond Creek. Distance travelled, 260 miles in 31 days, the boats often having to be portaged around rapids and drawn over rocks.

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