This book is an in-depth exploration of life along the Mississippi River and its tributaries in the 19th century. The author, who spent his early years on the river, provides a fascinating account of the region's unique culture and the colorful characters, including deckhands, roustabouts, gamblers, and ladies of the night, who inhabited the riverfront. Rich in detail and populated by a cast of unforgettable characters, this book offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era, exploring themes of social hierarchy, economic opportunity, and the intertwined lives of those who worked and lived on the river. The book illuminates the fraught relationship between people and their environment, offering a multifaceted portrayal of life on the Western rivers in the 19th century.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an in-depth exploration of life along the Mississippi River and its tributaries in the 19th century. The author, who spent his early years on the river, provides a fascinating account of the region's unique culture and the colorful characters, including deckhands, roustabouts, gamblers, and ladies of the night, who inhabited the riverfront. Rich in detail and populated by a cast of unforgettable characters, this book offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era, exploring themes of social hierarchy, economic opportunity, and the intertwined lives of those who worked and lived on the river. The book illuminates the fraught relationship between people and their environment, offering a multifaceted portrayal of life on the Western rivers in the 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332151257_0
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