Old Times on the Upper Mississippi The Recollections of a Steamboat Pilot from 1854 to 1863
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The book "Old Times on the Upper Mississippi: Memoirs of a Steamboat Pilot from 1854 to 1863" by George Byron Merrick is a fascinating journey into the past of the Mississippi River, which takes place through a vivid and detailed description of the period of the middle of the 19th century. Authentic impressions and stories of a steamboat pilot about life on the river, the dangers of navigation, meetings with interesting characters and important historical events make this book unforgettable. In this work, you will find not only an interesting story, but also encouraging adventures that invite the reader to go to the river and live with the author extraordinary moments and impressions of time travel.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- George Byron Merrick
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2014-11-01
- Title
- Old Times on the Upper Mississippi
The Recollections of a Steamboat Pilot from 1854 to 1863 - Subject
- F590.3
Frontier and pioneer life -- Mississippi River Valley
Merrick, George Byron
Mississippi River -- Description and travel
Mississippi River -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Mississippi River Valley -- Description and travel
Mississippi River Valley -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Pilots and pilotage -- Mississippi River -- Biography
River boats -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th century
River life -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th century
Steam-navigation -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th century