The Mississippi and the Making of a Nation
The Mississippi and the Making of a Nation

Author: Stephen E. Ambrose

Publisher: National Geographic Society

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

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An exploration of the Mississippi River, tracing its length from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, and discussing its important role in the history of the United States. Includes photographs, period illustrations, artwork, documents, and maps.

Mississippi River
Mississippi River

Author: Jerry Hay

Publisher: Inland Waterways

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 1467562505

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From the headwaters at Lake Itasca, Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi River is rich in history and reveals many interesting stories and sites along its banks. This book is not for navigation. It is for those interested in learning about sites and history of the river, by following the maps that are accompanied by narratives in mile marker order. Though not for navigation, this book does provide a great supplement to charts and other navigational aids for boaters traveling the river. It is also great for those traveling along the river on the Great River Road ISBN 978-1-4675-6250-8 The entire 2,340 miles of the Mississippi River 122 Pages in full color. 30 detailed maps. 176 photographs. Tributaries and lakes are shown. Locks and Dams information. Islands mapped and described. All 87 bridges shown. Notations of interest on maps. Available to download to your device as an ebook