The River and I

by John G. Neihardt

Book Overview

Its beauty, its usefulness, and what it has done for the country "Tells the story of a four thousand mile trip by John G. Neihardt, the Nebraska poet. He tells his story well, and exercise, adventure and thrilling experience mingle and commingle in his tale. 'The River' is the Missouri." -The Independent Under this rather unusual title, John G. Neihardt, the Nebraska poet, tells the story of his descent of the Missouri in quest of exercise, adventure,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 153739603X
• ISBN13: 9781537396033
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

The River and I

The River and I, chronicles in metaphoric imagery John Neihart's open boat navigation of the Great Missouri River for two thousand-miles, from Fort Benton, Montana down to Sioux City, Iowa. Originally commisioned for a magazine the book contains 25 photos and illustrations made on the trip. Young Neihardt views the Missouri River in flood: ".... This cruel, invulnerable, restless giant.... This yellow, sinous beast with hell broth slavering from its jaws!... This dare-devil boy-god that sauntered along with a town in its pocket, and a steepled church under its arm for a moment's toy."