The Expedition through the Upper Mississippi to Itasca Lake (eBook)

An Exploratory Trip Through the St. Croix and Burntwood Rivers

Henry Schoolcraft (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
278 Seiten
Musaicum Books (Verlag)
406-633811566-9 (EAN)

Infos

In 'The Expedition through the Upper Mississippi to Itasca Lake,' Henry Schoolcraft provides a detailed account of his journey through the Upper Mississippi region, culminating in the discovery of Itasca Lake, the primary source of the Mississippi River. Schoolcraft's writing style is marked by meticulous descriptions of the landscape, Native American cultures, and the various challenges faced during the expedition. The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the exploration of the American frontier in the early 19th century. Schoolcraft's narrative is both informative and engaging, offering readers a glimpse into the uncharted territories of the Midwest. Through firsthand observations and encounters, Schoolcraft paints a vivid picture of the natural beauty and cultural complexity of the region. Henry Schoolcraft, a renowned explorer and ethnologist, drew on his expertise in Native American languages and customs to document the expedition. His background in anthropology and geography provided him with a unique perspective that enriches the narrative. 'The Expedition through the Upper Mississippi to Itasca Lake' is recommended for readers interested in early American exploration, Native American studies, and the history of the Mississippi River.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.1.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Schlagworte: American frontier exploration • Civil War • Early 19th-century travelogue • Empire of the Summer Moon • First accurate map • historical exploration • Karl May • Ken Follett • killers of the flower moon • Lake Itasca discovery • Lincoln • Michigan Territory • Mississippi River voyage • Native American diplomacy • Native Roots • Ojibwe-Dakota relations • ron chernow • the lost city of z • Upper Midwest expedition • Wild West