A History Of Mississippi: From The Discovery Of The Great River By Hernando Desoto

By Robert Lowry, William H McCardle, Robert Lowry, et al.

Book Overview

""A History of Mississippi: From the Discovery of the Great River by Hernando DeSoto"" by Robert Lowry is a comprehensive account of the state of Mississippi from its earliest days to the present. The book begins with the arrival of Hernando DeSoto in the 16th century and follows the state's development through the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Civil Rights Movement. Lowry covers a wide range of topics, including the state's geography, economy, politics, and culture, as well as its notable figures and events. The book also includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the state's history. Overall, ""A History of Mississippi"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the state's rich and complex past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432635263
• ISBN13: 9781432635268
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 664 Pages
• Weight: 2.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"