"Krutch, who retired to Tucson after a distinguished career as a New York drama and arts critic, paints a concise, vivid portrait of the natural forces that molded the canyon."--The Journal of Arizona History"This is a book to be read by all who are enthralled by that which is wild and primitive in the West."--The Reprint Bulletin"Literate and wise . . . the perfect companion for anyone heading for the Canyon, or anyone traveling in the comfort of an armchair."--Books of the Southwest