Beyond the Hundredth Meridian Author:Wallace Earle Stegner John Wesley Powell fought in the Civil War and it cost him an arm. But it didn't stop him from exploring the American West. Here Wallace Stegner, a Pulitzer Prize-winner, gives us a thrilling account of Powell's struggle against western geography and Washington politics. We witness the successes and frustrations of Powell's distinguished career... more », and appreciate his unparalleled understanding of the West. "Stegner's most exciting work." (San Francisco Chronicle) Note: B-O-T also has Down the Colorado with Major Powell, by James Ramsey Ullman (#1051)« less