10 libri per 10 euro qui
Bookbot

Old Times On The Upper Mississippi

The Recollections Of A Steamboat Pilot From 1854 To 1863 (1909)

Parametri

  • 336pagine
  • 12 ore di lettura

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

The memoir captures the life of a steamboat pilot on the Upper Mississippi River from 1854 to 1863, detailing the challenges and dangers faced while navigating its waters. Merrick shares vivid interactions with passengers and crew, offering a snapshot of daily life and the social dynamics of the era, including views on race, gender roles, and the Civil War's influence on river communities. This firsthand account serves as a valuable historical document, enriching the understanding of mid-19th century America and its river culture.

Acquisto del libro

Old Times On The Upper Mississippi, George Byron Merrick

Lingua
Pubblicato
2008
product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
(In brossura)
Ti avviseremo via email non appena lo rintracceremo.

Metodi di pagamento