ISBN: 9781332167937 - the navigator (classic reprint): containing directions for navigating the ohio and mississippi rivers; with an ample account of these much admired ... of their towns, villages, harbors, (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, written in 1811, is a river guide to the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, charting their courses from Pittsburgh to the Mississippi delta. The author describes the river's channels, currents, and major obstacles, with specific directions for navigating around sandbars, rapids, and other hazards. The book goes into detail about the geography, geology, and natural history of the river valleys, with insights into the history and culture of Native American tribes, river pirates, and early European explorers. In addition to being an indispensable navigational guide for 19th-century river travelers, this book serves as a historical record of the region, providing a rich and detailed glimpse into the development of the American West. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…