Boats On The Mississippi

Shantyboat is the story of a leisurely journey down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to New Orleans. For most people such a journey is the stuff that dreams are made of, but for Harlan and Anna Hubbard, it became a cherished reality. In their small river craft, the Hubbards became one with the flowing river and its changing weathers. This book mirrors a life that is simple and independent, strenuous at times, but joyous, with leisure for painting and music, for observation and contemplation.

Take a trip on the river! See your favorite boats as you drift down the Mississippi from Baton Rouge to New Orleans and out to the Gulf.

"The River Motor Boat Boys on the Mississippi" by Harry Gordon is an exciting adventure novel that follows the escapades of a group of boys who are passionate about motor boating on the Mississippi River. The story revolves around the River Motor Boat Boys, who are skilled and daring in their use of motorboats. Led by Frank, the group includes Fred, Jack, and Andy, and they embark on various thrilling adventures on the Mississippi River. Their journeys involve exploring the river's many twists and turns, navigating challenging waters, and encountering a host of interesting characters along the way. One of the central themes of the book is the boys' love for motor boating and their dedication to mastering this exciting skill. They take great pride in their boats and continually work to improve their abilities, making them adept at handling their vessels even in perilous situations. As the story unfolds, the River Motor Boat Boys find themselves facing various challenges, including natural obstacles and confrontations with other boat enthusiasts. Their resourcefulness, teamwork, and determination are put to the test as they tackle these obstacles head-on. Throughout the novel, readers are treated to vivid descriptions of the scenic beauty of the Mississippi River and the surrounding landscapes. The author captures the spirit of adventure and the thrill of exploring the open water, making it an engaging read for those who love tales of outdoor exploration. "The River Motor Boat Boys on the Mississippi" is not only a story of exciting adventures but also a celebration of friendship, camaraderie, and the pursuit of one's passions. It is a delightful read for young readers who enjoy stories of adventure, boating, and the great outdoors.

DIV170 rare and valuable photographs of Mississippi River and its vessels: major steamboats, luxurious interiors, passenger portraits, cargoes, mail boats, capsized ships, much more. Informative text. /div

With the acquisition of new land in the 1800s, there were many opportunities to travel along waterways, such as the Mississippi River. One profession was that of a riverboat captain. Readers learn what it was like to operate the boat, live on the ship, and transport goods and people along one of the United States' main corridors.

From the earliest rudimentary conveyances to the floating palaces of the present day, a period of 200 years, steamboats have carved out a very special place in American history, especially along the Mississippi River and its tributaries, where they brought passengers, cargo, mail, entertainment, and news--both good and bad--to the settlements of a still-developing nation. With paddle-wheels churning, tall smokestacks billowing, calliopes singing, and steam whistles sounding, the steamboats of the Mighty Mississippi proudly ruled the river. Some offered all the comforts of home (and more); others did the work for the industries that transformed the United States into the industrial giant it became. They carried presidents and kings, socialites and commoners, cotton and coal, lumber and steel. They enabled some of our nation's major cities to grow and flourish. Told through historic photographs in these pages, the story of steamboats that plied the Mississippi and the glorious era they symbolized is vividly captured and enshrined for generations to come.

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This first book to make a detailed exploration of the system of riverboat traffic of the Delta region, "Steamboats and the Cotton Economy" is also the first balanced study showing how steamboats in the early years of the republic performed essentially the same role that railroads would later perform in revolutionizing the interior of the nation. Today, the mention of steamboats conjures up romantic visions of cotton landings and mythological river traders. Some of the steamboats plying the Mississippi-Yazoo Delta waterways give form to the myth. Others call forth the true work-a-day world of steamers loaded with passengers, freight, and sacks of cotton seed. Such ubiquitous trade boats, cotton, gin boats, sawmills boats, as well as ice and mail boats, not only helped to build the Cotton Kingdom but also added rich texture and color to the history of the Delta. In discovering the role of steamboats in the everyday life of the Mississippi Delta, this book reveals the vital economic