So much of the history and culture of the United States has revolved around the mighty Mississippi River. This addition to "New York Times"-bestselling series includes a detachable fold-out map. Illustrations. Consumable.
Discusses the Mississippi River, its source, outlet, history, people and uses today.
A tour of the Mississippi River and its surrounding area.
The Currier and Ives chromolithograph above shows Admiral Porter's fleet of ironclads and regular riverboats passing the Confederate batteries at Vicksburg on April 16 , 1863. The soldiers of the Confederacy and the people of Vicksburg ...
Describes several current settlements, as well as historical sites, along the Mississippi River, beginning with Baton Rouge and New Orleans at the mouth of the river and ending with Minneapolis at the head of the river.
Surveys the origin, geological borders, water, plant and animal life, and economic and ecological aspects of the Mississippi River.