Summary
A chronicle of the Mississippi River in the first half of the nineteenth century--before it was tamed by commerce and technology--draws on first-hand accounts to describe life along the river, natural and man-made disasters, acts of piracy, and cultural celebrations. Full description
Summary: |
A chronicle of the Mississippi River in the first half of the nineteenth century--before it was tamed by commerce and technology--draws on first-hand accounts to describe life along the river, natural and man-made disasters, acts of piracy, and cultural celebrations. |
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Item Description: |
Unabridged. |
Physical Description: |
9 sound discs (10.25 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. |
ISBN: |
9781449840709 1449840701 |