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Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon

Michael P. Ghiglieri, Thomas M. Myers

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Historical Inaccuracies/Conjecture With Entertaining & Morbid Stories 2 out of 5 stars.
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Having hiked all established trails in the Grand Canyon except the Nankoweap and North Bass (and parts of the Tonto Trail), and having kayaked/rafted the length of the Colorado River on private, 3-week expeditions twice, one could say that I have considerable interest and respect for that awe-inspiring place. So naturally, when I saw this book by Ghiglieri & Myers at a Grand Canyon bookstore, I was immediately interested. For the most part, I found it entertaining and instructive...I have used some of the incidents as "case studies" for training Boy Scout leaders in desert hiking.

I am disappointed, however, at the flippant and sensational manner in which Ghiglieri & Myers accuse Mormons of murdering the three expedition members (William Dunn and the Howland brothers) who had departed the river at Separation Canyon. The authors make the fairly lame guilt-by-association justification that this was "likely" (pp 328) because of the Mountain Meadows Massacre, which had occurred in September, 1857...twelve years previous to Powell's first expedition in 1869...(what a stretch!!) To buttress this accusation, Ghiglieri & Myers cite two sources: John Sumner, a Civil War Veteran who was a pillar of strength during the 1869 Expedition but had obvious bias against Mormons (despite the fact that the St. Thomas, Nevada Mormon Bishop saved his/their lives at the mouth of the Virgin River by rescuing them with food/transportation back to civilization); and a cryptic letter written by a Mormon, William Leany, a resident of Toquerville, Utah discovered by Professor Wesley Larson in the 1980s.

After the 1869 Expedition, Sumner lived the rest of his days in "theocratic" Vernal, Utah. (To this day, a large and vocal non-Mormon population in Utah will whine that Utah is a "theocracy" because hard liquor is not available at every corner grocery store and gas station...) Apparently, Sumner was bitter toward Powell for not receiving credit for his considerable contributions and reimbursement for the thousands of dollars worth of supplies he provided the expedition. And obviously Sumner took every opportunity to denouce the prevailing religion of the Utah Territory in the most strident terms. (Interesting that such people continue to move to and live in Utah...) Though he could produce absolutely no evidence to support his accusations, Sumner asserted to his death that the three were murdered by Mormons and not by Indians, as most historians agree to be the more likely culprits.

The Leany letter was discovered in a Toquerville attic by Larson and provides some tantilizing information which may or may not be relevant to this story. Larson had the letter authenticated to the period (hopefully not another Mark Hoffman type forgery). It speaks cryptically of the murder of three men in a Mormon Chapel with two rooms (which at the time could only describe the Toquerville Mormon church). The theme of the letter is not the murders...the murders are only mentioned as an aside--which is why it is such an enigma. But it does lend credence--however remote--that the Three Hikers made their way north following the Hurricane Cliffs to the first settlement, which at that time was Toquerville. Ghiglieri & Myers treats this letter as definitive proof when it is way too crytic and non-specific for any connection to be verified. The authors fail to make this analysis and argue for its validity because to do otherwise would detract from a primary and salacious selling-point for the book.

On page 332, second paragraph, the authors state that Larson "suspects" that Church authorities ordered the execution of the executioner of the Howlands and Dunn "to stop the shedding of more blood". Larson also purportedly "suspects" that the blame was placed on the Indians "who also took the blame for the Mountain Meadows Massacre and for uncounted other deeds committed by Mormon militias who dressed up as Indians to rustle Gentile's cattle or to assassinate enemies". I spoke by phone with Larson and found that he was unaware his name was being used in this book. I made an appointment and personally took this section to Larson for him to read his purpored statements. He denied he ever said any of this...he also said the story of him being denied access to Mormon Church Archives, listed on the same page, was contrived...just not accurate. For the authors to end their treatment of the Three Hikers story with Larson's contrived "denial" of access to the Church Archives amounts to an unfounded ad-hominin attack on the Mormon Church. Further, Larson stated that the first full paragraph on page 333 relating to his exchange with a Mr. Scott Thybony was further "contrived". Obviously, someone with an agenda is stretching this story way out of proportion to lend it credence...

A just-as-likely hypothesis with the available (scant) evidence at hand could postulate that the Howlands and Dunn simply took the expensive equipment and cash they had on hand and deliberately disappeared. (They made no bones about their contempt for Major Powell and his brother...why should they care about returning his notes and equipment?) But that would not be near as salacious as accusing Mormons of unsolved murder...

Beyond these two sources and any extraneous hypothesis, there is much evidence to suggest that the three were in fact murdered by Indians. The strongest evidence was that the Shivwits Paiute band acknowledged at the time that they had killed three whites because of their brutalizing one of their women. This came from multiple sources. However, no artifacts were ever collected from these Indians which would make this acknowledgement a sure thing. Others would argue these acknowledgements were made initially to Jacob Hamblin, a Mormon, who would have "ulterior motives" to report such admissions to "cover-up" the crime. Later admissions were made to other Mormons, who likewise would be "disqualified" because of religious affiliation, at least from a Mormon-Hater perspective.

The authors on page 325 state that the explanation of Shivwits Paiutes killing the three "makes little sense". Without context, this is puzzling; but in historical context, it makes tremendous sense. Just because local Indians had been "baptized" into the church didn't mean these same Indians shared the White Man's culture; "baptized" Indians on occasion did in fact kill their fellow Mormons or others who happened to be white. There are many instances of this, such as the "Walker War" (Chief Walker had been baptized, as with almost his entire tribe) and the "Black Hawk War" where "baptized" Indians killed a considerable number of their "brother" Mormons. Does this seem incongruent now? Of course. But from the records and historical perspective, those are the facts.

The authors mention that the United States Calvary was engaged in a brutal war against the Navajos. In the context of the Three Powell Party Hikers, the U.S. Army also was engaged against the Hualapais during the years 1867 through 1869. It is well known among Indians that the Hualapais on the South Rim traded/raided/etc. their cousins the Paiutes on the North Rim. Tradition has it that communications regularly took place via such side canyons as Mohawk/Staircase Canyons (mile 171, Steven's Guide). Such a campaign by the U.S. Army would give the Shivwits additional motive to go after the three hikers. Further, to suggest that miners would not be in the area because no mining records exist would not be credible. Individual miners/prospectors now and then have generally been an antisocial, secretive and paranoid lot, and not terribly literate. From these perspectives, the authors historical analysis seems inconsistent and downplays its implications so that they can add credibility to the sensational charge that Mormons were the culprit in this mystery.

If Mormons were the culprits, and robbery and/or protection from Federal spies were the motive, why didn't the Mormons kill Powell and his brother at the mouth of the Virgin or on their way to catch the train east? Why didn't they kill the entire party? Most of the expensive expedition equipment there in the boats with those six. The authors document that money was in their hands. Obviously, it would have been a much greater heist to take the expensive stuff from off the boats that was the "bird in hand" than would be retrieved from an exhaustive search for three hikers in the wastes of the Shivwits Plateau, the "bird in the bush". If Mormons were as homicidal as is implied in this book, the fact that these six survived to tell their stories makes little sense. Why should isolated Mormon farmers on the Virgin River care or respect who John Wesley Powell was in the first place? Powell certainly advertised himself as being with the Federal Government. And wouldn't the explanation that the entire party had perished in the "impossible" Canyon be credible?

Anyone can make fictitious accusations and put them into writing. Just because such fictitious accusations are on an old document that checks out as to the context of the time it came from does not mean the accusations are credible. (Mark Hoffman was particularly adept at forging such accusations...) Leany certainly appears to have had an ax to grind against his fellow Mormons. Non-Mormon Sumner spent a considerable portion of his life grinding that hateful ax. Does this make their accusations probable? No--not given the amount of evidence currently available. Possible? Perhaps. But with the existing historical information we have, such accusations are still a BIG stretch. Could the scenario attributed to Professor Larson have taken place? There isn't--at least by the information in this and other books--near sufficient evidence to call the scenario probable--only a single letter from a disgruntled Leany.

My problem with this book is that the authors go through considerable lengths to "Pin The Tale On The Mormons" for these murders in a fairly reckless and aggressive manner despite the evidence which (mostly) suggests the deed was done by the Shivwits Paiutes. And obviously, there was some information distorted between the authors and Professor Larson that really should be clarified...probably to the detriment of the hypothesis/accusations made in this book. There is a remote possibility that Mormons committed these crimes...but this "remote" factor is not apparent in this book. (Mormon-Haters will typically argue that Brigham Young--the supposed "theocratic dictator" of the territory--"always" made such important decisions...and probably did despite the fact that Young sent the St. Thomas Bishop to the Virgin/Colorado River confluence to rescue Powell's Expedition...)

In summary, this entertaining book is not a book of history but a book of conjecture and even biases. And slanderous of the Mormons, who are essentially tried in a historical kangaroo court and can't possibly be given a break because of Mountain Meadows. (Jon Krakauer adds to this echo-chamber by referencing this material in his polemic book "Under the Banner of Heaven" to further his bigoted thesis that Mormons and all people of faith are prone to random murder...) This factually is way too much of a stretch...but it certainly sells books.

The explanation of the Mountain Meadows Massacre is incomplete and inaccurate in many respects; I recommend the book "Massacre at Mountain Meadows" recently published by Oxford University Press by Michael Walker, Richard Turley and Glen Leonard as the most up-to-date and objective source of information on this atrocity.

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Gripping accounts of all known fatal mishaps in the most famous of the World's Seven Natural Wonders.

Two veterans of decades of adventuring in Grand Canyon chronicle the first complete and comprehensive history of Canyon misadventures. These episodes span the entire era of visitation from the time of the first river exploration by John Wesley Powell and his crew of 1869 to that of tourists falling off its rims in Y2K.

These accounts of the 550 people who have met untimely deaths in the Canyon set a new high water mark for offering the most astounding array of adventures, misadventures, and life saving lessons published between any two covers. Over the Edge promises to be the most intense yet informative book on Grand Canyon ever written.

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Hikernut's Grand Canyon Companion - A Guide to Hiking and Backpacking the Most Popular Trails Into the Canyon: Bright Angel, South Kaibab & North Kaibab Trails

Brian J. Lane

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THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR ANYONE WANTING TO HIKE INTO THE GRAND CANYON

AWARD-WINNING FINALIST:

National Best Books 2007 Award in the Travel:Guides Category!

2008 Benjamin Franklin Book Award in the Recreation/Sports Category!

Best First Book by New Publisher in the Arizona Book Publishing Association's 2008 Book Awards!

2008 Next Generation Indie Book Award in the Travel/Travel Guides Category!

Have you ever wondered just what it takes to hike into the Grand Canyon? It is one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the world, and the only way to really see it in all its splendor is by going below the rim. On a partly cloudy day when the clouds cause shadows to undulate in, out, and around the multi-colored rock formations it is incomparable in its beauty. To venture and explore into the canyon is to gain a fresh perspective that very few of the nearly five million visitors each year ever dare to undertake.

This book is a common sense guide written especially for the first time day hiker or backpacker wanting to explore the Grand Canyon. It includes information on the kind of equipment one needs, how to apply for permits, rules and restrictions, trail descriptions, and other tips - all geared to the most popular, easily accessible, and only maintained trails into the canyon - the Central Corridor Trails (Bright Angel, South Kaibab and North Kaibab Trails). All other trails into the canyon are considered wilderness (unmaintained) trails, require advanced route finding skills, and are not recommended for first-time canyon hikers. Currently, no other hiking book focuses exclusively on these most popular and accessible trails. Information in the book is presented by first time author Brian Lane in a clear, concise, and entertaining manner, featuring full color maps and over fifty photos, providing the reader with a real sense of what it takes to hike the canyon.

Hikernut's Grand Canyon Companion is a must read for anyone thinking about hiking into the canyon!

Also...be sure to visit the author's Grand Canyon Hiker's Blog for updated information at: aSenseofNature.com

Weird Arizona: Your Travel Guide to Arizona's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets

Wesley Treat

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Fascinating 5 out of 5 stars.
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I grew up in Arizona--born, raised, educated. . .I'm a native. One of my earliest memories as a child, was my father holding me up to one of those $0.25 telescopes at the Grand Canyon--and looking at the wreckage of the two airliners that crashed there in the late 50's. . .I didn't know the mass grave was, however, in Flagstaff--or that there was a mass grave. This book does a service to the history of Arizona--as well as to the weirdness. I think I'll buy 50 of them and give them to my east-coast buddies. . .

Weird indeed. 4 out of 5 stars.
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Decent book. We do have some pretty awesome "attractions" here in Arizona. Its the "Old West"! Of course we have weird things. Its still best to find a local with roots here to tell tales, but this book helps.

Grand Canyon Trail Map

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a great hiking map 5 out of 5 stars.
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This turned out to be a very useful map for planning our trip. I couldn't have asked for anything better, and so colorful and durable too.

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New 2nd Edition printed April, 2007. Improved shaded relief gives a beautiful, detailed & stunning view of the canyon. Mileage info added to all trail junctions, plus cummulative mileage for select segments. Trail profile graphs added. Thoroughly reviewed by Park rangers. Detailed topographic & trail map of 308,000 acres in central Grand Canyon. 1:40,000 scale covers 8 USGS quads. 295 miles of trails shown with trail ratings, descriptions & statistics. Most complete & accurate map of the area. Includes contours, shaded relief, UTM grid, hydrography with springs & drinking water, backcountry use zones for permit planning, and other trip information. Printed on waterproof, tear-tough paper. This map covers the huge core of Grand Canyon National Park. This is the area where 99% of visitors travel and where 90% of backcountry trips take place, and where most trails and reliable water sources are. Hope you like the new edition!

Lasting Light: 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography

Stephen Trimble

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The finest Grand Canyon book at the lowest price.... 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is so awesome, and of such high quality, that its Amazon price seems surreal...I have two copies and am ordering a third, for posterity or whatever.

Intensely beautiful photographic prints, at the very leading edge of Canyon photos....almost beyond description!

If you buy one copy of this book, you'll then want another for a gift, and another for your own collection.....etc.

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One of the most photographed subjects on earth, Grand Canyon continues to inspire awe, admiration, and frustration for those who attempt to capture its majesty with a camera. Reaching back 125 years into the photographic record of the Canyon, this book artfully explores the experiences of the earliest photographers and today’s most exceptional artists.

Accomplished writer and Ansel Adams Award-winning photographer Stephen Trimble deftly navigates the stories of the Canyon’s photographic history and takes us down the river and along the rim with the next generation of photographers and their photographs. Also included are twenty-one essays by the finest contemporary photographers recounting their experiences at Grand Canyon, along with fascinating details of changing equipment and a timeline of important moments in the Canyon’s photographic record.

Hiking Grand Canyon National Park, 2nd (Regional Hiking Series)

Ron Adkison

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Excellent Grand Canyon Hiking Guide! 5 out of 5 stars.
29 of 29 people found this review helpful.

I have been hiking Grand Canyon since 1977 with over 9,000 miles below the rim and have hiked all the trails in this guide, in most cases multiple times. This guide has the most detailed descriptions of all canyon hiking guides; maps are more than adequate; nearly all information is up to date. Adkison's writing style is very clear. I especially appreciate his information about plant communities along the routes. This second edition is largely the same as the earlier edition. I am glad to see the addition of a section on cairns. How can this book be improved? Add an index. Looking through the guide I only found a few errors --- Western Union is no longer available inside the park and the Tanner Trail one way distance is not 7 miles but more like 10 miles!

A "Tortoise" Hikes the Grand Canyon 5 out of 5 stars.
13 of 27 people found this review helpful.

While writing my book "The Tortoise Diet - Win The Race To Lose!", an account of my 120 pound weight loss, I bought this book an became interested in hiking in the canyon as a fitness goal. This very informative and well written book helped inspire me to hike in 2005 from the South Rim to Phantom Ranch, and back again the next day. This May (2006) my husband and I are hiking from the South Rim to the North Rim. We will be carrying along our copy of the book to help us appreciate the canyon more as we undertake this huge fitness challenge(my husband is 55 and I am 49.)

Editorial Review:

This comprehensive guide features detailed descriptions all of the park's developed trails, which number fifteen hikes on the South Rim and thirteen hikes on the North Rim.

Frommer's Arizona 2009 (Frommer's Complete)

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The face of Arizona has changed dramatically over the centuries-but for those who know where to look, the coyote still howls, waterfalls still tumble into deep red rock canyons, and some of nature's finest handiwork is still to be seen along the backroads and byways of the state. For the open-road adventurer or the armchair tourist, Backroads of Arizona is the ideal guide to the state where antelope still roam, cowboys still ride the range, and mail is still delivered by mule train. Jim Hinckley's informative text and Kerrick James' brilliant color photography reveal the Grand Canyon State as more than just desert and towering saguaros: It is a powerful land of compelling variety where a mere sixty-mile drive can transport you from scorching sands to dense evergreen stands where deer and elk roam. Continuing on Voyageur Press’ successful travel series, Backroads of Arizona takes you on more than twenty trips to the state’s most notable and underappreciated sites. The book covers Arizona’s plethora of awe-inspiring natural areas and national parks as well as its many historic sites, including Native American Pueblos and ancient ruins, ghost towns and vestiges of the Old West, and more. It is a fitting celebration of one of the most scenic states in the country.

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