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A-Rafting on the Mississippi

A-Rafting on the Mississippi

Russell, Charles E.

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Boating19th Century United States HistoryGeneral Middle Eastern History

ISBN10: 1025283422
ISBN13: 9781025283425
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 412
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A-Rafting on the Mississippi is a vivid and authoritative chronicle of a bygone era in American history, focusing on the adventurous and high-stakes world of the timber industry. Charles E Russell explores the great artery of the United States through the eyes of those who piloted massive log rafts from the northern forests to the bustling markets of the south. The work captures the spirit and grit of the rivermen as they navigate treacherous currents, shifting sandbars, and the constant hazards of one of the world's most unpredictable waterways.

Through detailed accounts of the techniques, terminology, and daily lives of these rugged individuals, the book provides an invaluable look at the logistics and lore of 19th-century river commerce. It documents the crucial transition from primitive rafting to the age of the steamboat, highlighting the cultural and economic impact of the Mississippi on the development of the American West. A-Rafting on the Mississippi serves as both a rigorous historical record and a compelling tribute to the maritime heritage of the American heartland, offering a deep dive into the industrial expansion that defined a nation.

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