Beyond the Hundredth Meridian

wallace stegner bernard devoto

John Wesley Powell and the second opening of the West
John Wesley Powell fought in the Civil War and it cost him an arm. But it didn't stop him from exploring the American West.

Here Wallace Stegner, a Pulitzer Prize-winner, gives us a thrilling account of Powell's struggle against western geography and Washington politics. We witness the successes and frustrations of Powell's distinguished career, and appreciate his unparalleled understanding of the West.

Genres historynonfictionbiographywesternsnatureamerican historyadventurescienceenvironmenttravel

438 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1,1954

Literary awards

california book award, national book award finalist,

This edition

Format: 438 pages, Hardcover
Published: January 1, 1982 by University of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803241336
ASIN: 080324133X
Language: English

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John Wesley Powell

John Wesley Powell (March 24, 1834 – September 23, 1902) was a geologist, U.S. Soldier, explorer of the American West, professor at Illinois Wesleyan University, and director of major scientific and cultural institutions. He is famous for the 1869 Powell ...

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wallace stegner

Wallace Earle Stegner was an American historian, novelist, short story writer, and environmentalist. Some call him "The Dean of Western Writers." He won the Pulitzer Prize in 1972 and the U.S. National Book Award in 1977.