The Sources Of The Mississippi: Their Discoverers, Real And Pretended (1887)

By James Heaton Baker and Baker James H (James Heaton)

Book Overview

The Sources Of The Mississippi: Their Discoverers, Real And Pretended is a historical book written by James Heaton Baker in 1887. The book explores the discovery of the sources of the Mississippi River, tracing the efforts of explorers and adventurers who sought to uncover the origins of this great river. Baker examines the various claims made by different explorers and their methods of exploration, providing a detailed account of the challenges they faced and the discoveries they made. The book also highlights the role of Native American tribes in the exploration of the Mississippi, and the impact of European colonization on the region. Throughout the book, Baker provides a fascinating insight into the history of the Mississippi River and its importance in shaping the development of America. The Sources Of The Mississippi: Their Discoverers, Real And Pretended is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the exploration of the American continent.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: 1165816091
• ISBN13: 9781165816095
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 558 Pages
• Weight: 2.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"