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samihoch's review against another edition
4.0
i really enjoyed how the author made this non fiction read like a narrative. interesting to learn more about botany and river development. i will be planning a trip to the grand canyon asap
rainbowbookworm's review
3.0
This is not a short book, but I still felt as if I did not get enough details from the adventure. Perhaps because the book seemed to rely on secondhand sources, primarily the media coverage of the expedition.
hrgisahero's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
4.25
Absolutely worth the read. It’s just a great mix of adventure, science, interpersonal, and niche. I desperately would love to see what these rapids in the Grand Canyon look like and learn more about its history, as well as the lives of these two scientists, after reading this book.
wanderingmole's review against another edition
4.0
A great adventure story and detailed work of historical, feminist non-fiction.
*listened to the audio
*listened to the audio
danielledtetreau's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
A fascinating history that continues the legacy of female botanists exploring this country. Appreciated the acknowledgement that indigenous people already know. Appreciated the history of the river and boating, and a touch of water rights.
arainey116's review
4.0
A bit of a slower start, but an incredible story of two botanists who mapped the Grand Canyon Botany.
nwordsmith's review
adventurous
informative
fast-paced
4.5
An excellent amalgamation of primary sources, historical imaginings and plenty of context both before and after the original river trip. This provides a wonderful look at the impacts of humanity on the shaping and reshaping of the Grand Canyon as well as colonizers upon the indigenous people who previously tended the area, all seen through a botanical lens. A fascinating look at a historical trip down the Colorado River on a scientific mission and how the public at large viewed the endeavor.