Isbn: 9781333073169 - the navigator (classic reprint): containing directions for navigating the monongahela, allegheny, ohio, and mississippi rivers: containing directions ... and mississippi rivers (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to navigating the major waterways of the early American West, focusing particularly on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Written in a clear and engaging style, the author provides detailed descriptions of river features, including rapids, shoals, and islands, as well as important settlements along the way. Readers are offered insights into the early history of the region, including accounts of Native American settlements, the exploration of the Missouri and Columbia rivers, and the acquisition of Louisiana by the United States. The book delves into the practical challenges of river travel, offering instructions and precautions for navigating treacherous currents and avoiding hazards, while also providing glimpses into the economic and social life of the people who lived and worked along the Ohio and Mississippi. The bookââ â¢s detailed descriptions and practical advice make it a valuable resource for understanding the complex and vital role these rivers played in the development of the American West. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 304 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.