Old Times On The Upper Mississippi

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

Autor*innen

• George Byron Merrick

Parameter

• 336 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Autobiografien und Memoiren
• Biografien & Memoiren
• Geschichte

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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 This firsthand account serves as a valuable historical document, enriching the understanding of mid-19th century America and its river culture.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Paperback