In Alone on the Colorado, Harold H. Leich recounts his westward journey along the Colorado River in the summer of 1933, in the midst of the Great Depression. Although his memoir was not published during his lifetime, Roy Webb and the University of Utah brought his recollections into print in 2019. The foreword by Roy Webb describes in what ways the landscape enjoyed by Leich changed over time, while also emphasizing how it remained the same. The first-hand account narrates Leich's journey through the upper portion of the Colorado River, the wreckage of the boat he built himself, and his on-foot journey to find salvation in the Utah desert. Alone on the Colorado serves as a rich primary source worthy of scholarly and public attention.
Leich's story of his time navigating the Colorado River captivates a casual audience, as well as provides significant historical insights for academics. In order...
