Publisher's Synopsis
The Sources Of The Mississippi: Their Discoverers, Real And Pretended is a historical book written by James Heaton Baker in 1887. The book explores the discovery of the Mississippi River and its sources, both real and pretended. Baker delves into the various claims made by different explorers and adventurers throughout history, examining their evidence and arguments. He also discusses the geological and geographical features of the region, and how they may have influenced the river's formation. The book is a fascinating look at the history of the Mississippi River and the people who sought to understand it. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, geography, or exploration.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.
