The Emerald Mile
The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon
Kevin Fedarko
The book recounts the thrilling true story of three river guides who, in 1983, piloted a wooden dory named The Emerald Mile down the Colorado River at record speed during a massive flood. It weaves together the history of the Grand Canyon, the transformation of the American Southwest, and the limits of human endurance.
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