Rainbow Bridge : : an illustrated history / / Hank Hassell ; line drawings & maps, R. Sean Evans.
On the morning of August 14, 1909, a small, diverse group including Professor Byron Cummings of the University of Utah, Government Land Office surveyor William Douglass, pioneer archaeologist and trader John Weatherill, and Paiute guide Nasja Begay gazed at the largest structure of its kind in t...
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| Year of Publication: | 1999 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (200 p.) |
| Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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| Summary: | On the morning of August 14, 1909, a small, diverse group including Professor Byron Cummings of the University of Utah, Government Land Office surveyor William Douglass, pioneer archaeologist and trader John Weatherill, and Paiute guide Nasja Begay gazed at the largest structure of its kind in the world-Rainbow Bridge. Their presence marked the official discovery of the magnificent natural bridge, which spans 275 feet and towers 291 feet above the stream bed below it. Of the discovery party, only Nasja Begay had seen the stone arch before; he was one of a probably small numb |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1283078015 9786613078018 0874214599 0585108943 |
| Access: | Open Access |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Hank Hassell ; line drawings & maps, R. Sean Evans. |