The Navigator, or the Trader's Useful Guide in Navigating the Monongahela, Allegheny, Ohio, and Mississippi Rivers: Containing an Ample Account of ... to the Mouth of the Latter (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Zadok Cramer

 
9781333644963: The Navigator, or the Trader's Useful Guide in Navigating the Monongahela, Allegheny, Ohio, and Mississippi Rivers: Containing an Ample Account of ... to the Mouth of the Latter (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book is an extensive pre-1800s guide to navigating the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, detailing everything from distances between towns to the location of islands, sandbars, and rapids. The author also provides valuable insights into the history, geography, and culture of the region, discussing Native American settlements, French forts, and the growth of American settlements. More than just a travelogue, this book is a fascinating snapshot of life in the American frontier, providing a glimpse of the challenges and opportunities faced by early settlers and traders. The author's detailed observations and practical advice make this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of westward expansion in the United States.

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9780266197584: The Navigator, or the Trader's Useful Guide in Navigating the Monongahela, Allegheny, Ohio, and Mississippi Rivers: Containing an Ample Account of ... to the Mouth of the Latter (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0266197582 ISBN 13:  9780266197584
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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