River to Rim: A Guide to Place Names along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon from Lake Powell to Lake Mead, 2nd edition

By Nancy Brian. Autographed by the author!

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River to Rim tells the stories of rapids, temples, and points in the Grand Canyon: who named what and when, quotations from explorers, names given by tourists and river runners, and the events that gave rise to the place names. Whether you are viewing the scenery from the rim, running the river, or hiking the trails, here are the stories of over 600 place names along 300 miles of the Colorado River in Grand Canyon on a mile-by-mile sequence. Names are indexed and tied to a bibliography of over 200 entries.

“The true reasons for the names of places are all too often buried by the sands of time and lost to us. Via her excavations into regional history, Nancy Brian offers us a new edition of River to Rim revealing the many fascinating histories of what the early explorers, settlers,and mappers of Grand Canyon saw—and imagined—in this most famous of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders. River to Rim is an indispensable asset to those interested in Grand Canyon.” — Michael P. Ghiglieri, author and boatman

“Of the thousands of publications about the Colorado River through Grand Canyon, Nancy Brian’s “River to Rim” is one of a handful of “go to” references I consult most often. Besides that, it is a good read on its own.” — Richard Quartaroli, Colorado River historian

“One of the first things I do in new country is learn the place names. It has become a ritual, a way to immediately connect with the landscape. Succinct and accessible, Rim to River encapsulates a history of Grand Canyon tied to its key landmarks. I find it to be a great tool to check my memory, jog my memory and even better, to learn something new.” — Scott Thybony, anthropologist and writer

“River to Rim is, indeed, a treasure trove of Canyon information at our fingertips. Novice guides just starting out, veterans mid-stream in their career, ancient mariners whose memory may need a job — take head! Keep River to Rim close at hand, in your boat or beside your bed during the off-season.” — Vince Welch, author