{"product_id":"empire-of-the-mississippi-valley-charles-hamilton-merry-9781166915070","title":"Empire Of The Mississippi Valley (1900)","description":"Empire of the Mississippi Valley is a historical book written by Charles Hamilton Merry and published in 1900. The book is a comprehensive account of the exploration and settlement of the Mississippi Valley, covering the period from the arrival of the first European explorers to the early 19th century.Merry begins by describing the early explorations of the Mississippi Valley by Spanish, French, and English explorers, and the establishment of early settlements and trading posts. He then goes on to detail the conflicts and alliances between European powers and Native American tribes, including the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.The book also examines the economic and social development of the Mississippi Valley, including the growth of the fur trade, the establishment of plantations and the rise of slavery, and the development of river transportation and trade.Throughout the book, Merry provides detailed accounts of key historical figures and events, including the explorations of La Salle and Marquette, the founding of New Orleans, and the Battle of New Orleans.Overall, Empire of the Mississippi Valley is an informative and engaging account of the history of the Mississippi Valley, offering insights into the complex interactions between European settlers and Native Americans, as well as the economic, social, and political forces that shaped the region.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charles Hamilton Merry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1166915077\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781166915070\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 44\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.11d","brand":"Charles Hamilton Merry","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44121334022399,"sku":"9781166915070","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_20ae53e6-2433-4af9-aa28-b78644f059b1.jpg?v=1687419285","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/empire-of-the-mississippi-valley-charles-hamilton-merry-9781166915070","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}