Upper Mississippi Or Historical Sketches Of The Mound-Builders, The Indian Tribes And The Progress Of Civilization In The Northwest: From 1600 To The (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164429197)

""Upper Mississippi Or Historical Sketches Of The Mound-Builders, The Indian Tribes And The Progress Of Civilization In The Northwest: From 1600 To The Present Time"" is a historical book written by George Gale and published in 1867. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Upper Mississippi region, covering the period from the arrival of the first European explorers in the 1600s to the time of publication.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific period or topic. The first chapter provides an overview of the region's geography, climate, and natural resources. The following chapters explore the history of the region's indigenous peoples, including the Mound-Builders and various Indian tribes.The book also covers the arrival of European explorers and settlers, the establishment of trading posts and forts, and the growth of the fur trade. It examines the impact of these events on the region's native populations and the conflicts that arose as a result.Throughout the book, Gale provides detailed descriptions of the region's natural beauty, as well as its cultural and historical landmarks. He also includes anecdotes and stories about notable figures from the region's past, making the book an engaging read for history buffs and casual readers alike.Overall, ""Upper Mississippi Or Historical Sketches Of The Mound-Builders, The Indian Tribes And The Progress Of Civilization In The Northwest: From 1600 To The Present Time"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Upper Mississippi region and its people.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.

Author: George Gale
ISBN-10: 1164429191
ISBN-13: 9781164429197
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 468
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.88lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d