Download or read book Lore and Lure of the Upper Mississippi River written by Frank J. Fugina and published by . This book was released on 1945 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lore and lure of the upper Mississippi River by Captain Frank J Fugina a book about the river by a river man written by and published by . This book was released on 1945 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lore and Lure of the Upper Mississippi River written by Frank J. Fugina and published by . This book was released on 1945 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The River We Have Wrought written by John O. Anfinson and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 2005-02-01 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sweeping history of the upper Mississippi introduces readers to the rich natural and human history of this region, from the earliest European explorers through the massive engineering projects that are changing the destiny of the river. (History)
Download or read book A History of Fish and Fishing in the Upper Mississippi River written by Harriet Bell Carlander and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book This Storied River written by Dennis McCann and published by Wisconsin Historical Society. This book was released on 2017-03-03 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In This Storied River, longtime journalist Dennis McCann takes us on an intimate tour of the Upper Mississippi—from Dubuque, Iowa, to the Minnesota headwaters, and dozens of places in between. Far more than a travel guide, This Storied River celebrates the Upper Mississippi’s colorful history and the unique role the river has played in shaping the Midwest.
Download or read book The Lure of the Mississippi written by D. Lange and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: D. Lange's 'The Lure of the Mississippi' is a captivating exploration of the powerful allure of the Mississippi River, both as a physical entity and a symbol of American identity. Through vivid imagery and poetic prose, Lange paints a vivid portrait of the river's majesty and the various activities it has inspired throughout history. The book also delves into the literary context of the Mississippi, examining how writers like Mark Twain have immortalized it in their works. Lange's style is both lyrical and informative, making the book a compelling read for anyone interested in American literature and culture. D. Lange, a renowned environmental writer and historian, draws on his deep fascination with the Mississippi River to craft this insightful book. His background in environmental studies and his passion for the natural world shine through in his vivid descriptions of the river and its impact on the American imagination. Lange's expertise and enthusiasm make 'The Lure of the Mississippi' a must-read for both scholars and casual readers alike. I highly recommend 'The Lure of the Mississippi' to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of America's iconic river and its cultural significance. Lange's insightful analysis and evocative prose make this book a valuable addition to the study of American literature and environmental history.
Download or read book Upper Mississippi River History written by Ron Larson (Captain.) and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of Transportation on the Upper Mississippi Illinois Rivers written by Roald D. Tweet and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Immortal River written by Calvin R. Fremling and published by Univ of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 2004-12-31 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging and well-illustrated primer to the Upper Mississippi River presents the basic natural and human history of this magnificent waterway. Immortal River is written for the educated lay-person who would like to know more about the river's history and the forces that shape as well as threaten it today. It melds complex information from the fields of geology, ecology, geography, anthropology, and history into a readable, chronological story that spans some 500 million years of the earth's history. Like the Mississippi itself, Immortal River often leaves the main channel to explore the river's backwaters, floodplain, and drainage basin. The book's focus is the Upper Mississippi, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Cairo, Illinois. But it also includes information about the river's headwaters in northern Minnesota and about the Lower Mississippi from Cairo south to the river's mouth ninety miles below New Orleans. It offers an understanding of the basic geology underlying the river's landscapes, ecology, environmental problems, and grandeur.
Download or read book A History of Fish and Fishing in the Upper Mississippi River written by Harriet Bell Carlander and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A History of Fish and Fishing in the Upper Mississippi River written by Harriet Bell Carlander and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A History of Wildlife and Hunting on the Upper Mississippi River written by Michael Rahn and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Mississippi River written by James L. Shaffer and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named by Algonkian-speaking Indians, Mississippi can be translated as "Father of Waters." The river, the largest in North America, drains 31 states and 2 Canadian provinces, and runs 2,350 miles from its source to the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River is truly one of the great forces that has shaped the United States into the country it is today. Although its role has changed over the past few centuries, the Mississippi has always been important to those who lived along its banks. Indigenous peoples fished its waters and depended on the waterway for transportation. Explorers and traders traveled the river in hopes of conquering more land and obtaining wealth for their countries. Settlers moved close to take advantage of the rich farmland the river provided. All of these pursuits resulted in a trade industry that brought about a social and economic transformation, when news and goods made their way downriver and livelihoods were provided. In fact, the Mississippi River's economic and strategic value was so important that when Ulysses S. Grant won the siege of Vicksburg and control of the river during the Civil War, the Confederacy was dealt a serious blow. Today, although still used to transport goods, the river has taken on yet another identity: that of entertainer. Literature, pleasure boats, and floating casinos all showcase a new dimension of this magnificent river.
Download or read book Upper Mississippi River at Winona written by Walter Bennick and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2016-05-23 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winona, located on an island where the upper Mississippi River flows from west to east, has been linked to the river from its earliest days. Before the community's settlement, Native Americans and white explorers sailed past Wapasha's Prairie in birchbark canoes, keel boats, and small sailboats. As early as the 1820s, steamboats plied the river while carrying people and goods to and from the state's interior. Before bridges began to crisscross the river, merchants had to use boats to bring people and supplies to Winona before they could travel farther west. The first bridge to cross the river was a swing bridge that allowed steamboats to pass. Images of America: Upper Mississippi River at Winona uses images collected and archived in the Winona County Historical Society's History Center to illustrate the history of the Mississippi River near Winona. Many of the photographs exhibited in this book have rarely been seen by the general public and have never been published.
Download or read book The Mississippi River and Its Wonderful Valley written by Julius Chambers and published by New York : G.P. Putnam. This book was released on 1910 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Old Man River written by Paul Schneider and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating account of how the Mississippi River shaped America.
