Old Times On The Upper Mississippi
The Recollections Of A Steamboat Pilot From 1854 To 1863 (1909)
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""Old Times On The Upper Mississippi: The Recollections Of A Steamboat Pilot From 1854 To 1863"" is a book written by George Byron Merrick and published in 1909. The book is a personal memoir of the author's experiences as a steamboat pilot on the Upper Mississippi River during the mid-19th century. Merrick provides a detailed account of his life and work on the river, describing the challenges and dangers of piloting steamboats through the treacherous waters of the Upper Mississippi. He recounts his interactions with passengers, crew members, and other river pilots, giving readers a glimpse i...
""Old Times On The Upper Mississippi: The Recollections Of A Steamboat Pilot From 1854 To 1863"" is a book written by George Byron Merrick and published in 1909. The book is a personal memoir of the author's experiences as a steamboat pilot on the Upper Mississippi River during the mid-19th century. Merrick provides a detailed account of his life and work on the river, describing the challenges and dangers of piloting steamboats through the treacherous waters of the Upper Mississippi. He recounts his interactions with passengers, crew members, and other river pilots, giving readers a glimpse into the daily life of a steamboat pilot during this time period.Throughout the book, Merrick also offers insights into the social and cultural norms of the era, including the role of women, attitudes towards race and slavery, and the impact of the Civil War on the river communities. ""Old Times On The Upper Mississippi"" is a valuable historical document that provides a firsthand account of life on the river during a pivotal moment in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Mississippi River or the mid-19th century United States.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.
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