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The Mississippi River And Its Source: A Narrative And Critical History Of The Discovery Of The River And Its Headwaters (1893)

The Mississippi River And Its Source: A Narrative And Critical History Of The Discovery Of The River And Its Headwaters (1893)

Brower, Jacob Vradenberg
Hill, Alfred James

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1120904994
ISBN13: 9781120904997
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 440
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.89 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Mississippi River And Its Source is a historical book written by Jacob Vradenberg Brower in 1893. The book narrates the discovery of the Mississippi River and its headwaters, providing a critical analysis of the events and the people involved in the process. Brower takes the readers on a journey through time, exploring the early explorers who first encountered the river and the native tribes who lived along its banks. He also covers the various expeditions that were undertaken to map the river and its surrounding areas, including the famous journey of Father Hennepin, who claimed to have discovered the river's source at Lake Itasca.The book provides a detailed account of the geographical features of the Mississippi River, including its length, width, and the various tributaries that feed into it. Brower also describes the flora and fauna of the region, highlighting the unique ecosystem that exists along the river.Overall, The Mississippi River And Its Source is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history and geography of the United States. Brower's narrative style and critical analysis make the book an engaging and informative read, providing readers with a deeper understanding of one of America's most iconic natural landmarks.With An Appendix.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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