| Title | : | The Amazing Kolb Brothers of Grand Canyon |
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| Format Type | : | Paperback |
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| Publication | : | Published January 1, 2017 |
The Kolbs dangled from ropes, clung to sheer cliff walls by their fingertips, climbed virtually inaccessible summits, ran seemingly impassable white-water rapids, braved the elements, and ventured into unknown wilderness all for the sake of a photo. Well, a photo and a thrill. Sometimes it was hard to tell which was more important.
The Amazing Kolb Brothers of Grand Canyon Reviews
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An interesting, quick read. I had to wonder how these over-the-top risk takers never pushed their luck too far. What they did to get canyon photographs was almost beyond belief. I wish that I had read this prior to visiting the Grand Canyon as I would have had a better understanding of the history behind the “studio perched on the canyon wall.” After finishing this book, I did order their personal account of their adventure down the Colorado River.
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Loved the story of Ellsworth and Emery Kolb and their Grand Canyon adventures and the knowledge and expertise they developed in photographing and navigating the Canyon and Colorado River in the early 20th century. A thorough, well-written account of their lives and their lasting influence on people's knowledge and appreciation of the Canyon filled with photos. I'm in awe of their daring, resourcefulness and tenacity in everything from their 101 day, 1200 mile trip down the Green and Colorado Rivers without a guide to battling the Fred Harvey Company and NPS for years to keep their business and home still perched at the head of the Bright Angel Trail to exploring a seasonal waterfall with Ellsworth dangling in tangled ropes from the Canyon Wall during a storm to running down and back up the top part of the canyon in an hour to the water at Indian Gardens in order to develop photos of mules riders.
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What a marvelous book about two remarkable men. I had the privilege of visiting the Kolb family residence with my wife and friends in 2017. Reading this book brought the entire adventure back to life, but with even more detail. This is a fun, very enjoyable read, filled with the daring and crazy adventures of two brothers in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Roger Naylor is a gem in telling a story more Americans need to know about. And thank goodness the Grand Canyon Association saved the house and studio so we can enjoy it today.
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These real-life characters are brought to life in a fascinating narrative of their dedication to the adventure of the Grand Canyon. You'll find yourself chuckling at their antics and grit and be awestruck at their amazing photos from one of the last wildernesses in America at the turn of the century.
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I bought this book at the Grand Canyon and the cashier insisted I visit Kolb Studio. I'm so glad I did! What a treat to see where they lived and worked before reading about their adventures. This is a great read with amazing photos and even more amazing stories.
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A great book about the Kolb brothers. Really enjoyed all the stories and pictures. What amazing lives they lived.
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Well researched, well written, beautifully designed, this book about Grand Canyon pioneers is a pleasure to read.
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This terrific little book is well written and beautifully designed and illustrated. The Kolb Brothers were daredevil photographers and Grand Canyon explorers.
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Serves its purpose as a fine introduction to Ellsworth and Emery Kolb liberally illustrated with photos.
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This is a very enjoyable book about 2 wildly interesting Grand Canyon pioneers. And as I stated in my review of Ellsworth's book about their river trip (Through the Grand Canyon From Wyoming to Mexico), I have a special interest in the Kolbs. They're my great- grandfather's cousins. The studio is a must stop each time I visit Grand Canyon.
