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LoC No.: 08034128
Title:
Old Times on the Upper Mississippi
The Recollections of a Steamboat Pilot from 1854 to 1863
Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Old Times on the Upper Mississippi" by George Byron Merrick is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a memoir detailing the author's experiences and observations during his time as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River from 1854 to 1863. It vividly captures the life and culture along the river, providing insights into the characters and incidents that shaped the steamboat era. At the start of the memoir, Merrick reflects on the grandiosity and charm of the Mississippi River during his youth, filled with steamboat traffic and vibrant commerce. He recounts his early impressions of the river, including his fascination with steamboats and their operations, which were a significant part of his childhood in Prescott, Wisconsin. The narrative introduces exciting anecdotes about the interactions with Native American tribes, thrilling river adventures, and the rich tapestry of life along the river's banks. This nostalgic opening sets the stage for further exploration of river life, the pivotal characters he encountered, and the changes brought by civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Merrick, George Byron
EBook No.: 47262
Published: Nov 1, 2014
Downloads: 134
Language: English
Subject: Mississippi River -- Description and travel
Subject: Mississippi River Valley -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Mississippi River Valley
Subject: Mississippi River Valley -- Description and travel
Subject: Merrick, George Byron
Subject: River life -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th century
Subject: River boats -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th century
Subject: Pilots and pilotage -- Mississippi River -- Biography
Subject: Steam-navigation -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th century
Subject: Mississippi River -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
LoCC: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 08034128
Title:
Old Times on the Upper Mississippi
The Recollections of a Steamboat Pilot from 1854 to 1863
Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Pasteur Nicole and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Old Times on the Upper Mississippi" by George Byron Merrick is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a memoir detailing the author's experiences and observations during his time as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River from 1854 to 1863. It vividly captures the life and culture along the river, providing insights into the characters and incidents that shaped the steamboat era. At the start of the memoir, Merrick reflects on the grandiosity and charm of the Mississippi River during his youth, filled with steamboat traffic and vibrant commerce. He recounts his early impressions of the river, including his fascination with steamboats and their operations, which were a significant part of his childhood in Prescott, Wisconsin. The narrative introduces exciting anecdotes about the interactions with Native American tribes, thrilling river adventures, and the rich tapestry of life along the river's banks. This nostalgic opening sets the stage for further exploration of river life, the pivotal characters he encountered, and the changes brought by civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Merrick, George Byron
EBook No.: 47262
Published: Nov 1, 2014
Downloads: 134
Language: English
Subject: Mississippi River -- Description and travel
Subject: Mississippi River Valley -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Mississippi River Valley
Subject: Mississippi River Valley -- Description and travel
Subject: Merrick, George Byron
Subject: River life -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th century
Subject: River boats -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th century
Subject: Pilots and pilotage -- Mississippi River -- Biography
Subject: Steam-navigation -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th century
Subject: Mississippi River -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
LoCC: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.