The Magazine of History With Notes and Queries, Vol. 20: January-June 1915 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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9780282237530: The Magazine of History With Notes and Queries, Vol. 20: January-June 1915 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book delves into the history of the Mississippi River by chronicling the many ways steamboat travel shaped life in the United States along its banks, presenting unique perspectives from the author who spent much of his life traveling the river in the 19th century. The author's firsthand observations of steamboat culture, combined with research from old newspapers and interviews with steamboatmen, provide a rich and vivid account of the bustling riverboat era. The book not only captures the day-to-day life on steamboats but also the social and economic impact they had on the region, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation, the American Midwest, or the Mississippi River in the 19th century.

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