This book is a fascinating and detailed account of the discovery of the Mississippi River and its headwaters. Alfred James Hill and Jacob Vradenberg Brower use the results of their detailed hydrographic and topographic surveys to offer a comprehensive and engaging history of the river, its people, and its impact on American society.

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