History of Utah, 1540-1886 - Brigham Young University

ATTEMPT TO REACH THE RIVER.
one morning three of the lightest and most active of
the party crept over the brink and descended until
they were out of sight. They did not return till
toward evening, when they reported their failure to
reach the bottom, saying that the river, and distances
and objects, were all much larger than they seemed
to the beholder above, rocks apparently no higher
than a man being in fact larger than the cathedral at
Probable Route of Cardenas.
Seville. Compelled by thirst they retired from the
inhospitable stream, and finally returned to Tusayan
and Cibola.
by a way full of difficulties, and nearly two leagues in length. The side of
the canon was of rock so steep that the river was barely discernible, although,
according to report, it is as great as the river of Seville, or greater ; and from
above appeared a brook. During many days, and in many places, a way by
which to pass the river was sought in vain. During this time there was
much suffering from a lack of water, for although that of the river was in
view, it was unattainable. For this reason Don Garcia Lopez was forced to
return. This river comes from the north-east, and makes a bend to the
south-south-eastward; hence, beyond a doubt, it must be that reached by
Melchor Diaz.
Thus the reader will be able to determine the nr.tter for himself as clearly
as may be. For details on Coronado's expedition see the following author-