Voyage In A Six-Oared Skiff To The Falls Of Saint Anthony In 1817 (1860)

""Voyage In A Six-Oared Skiff To The Falls Of Saint Anthony In 1817"" is a historical book written by Stephen H. Long and published in 1860. The book describes Long's journey in a six-oared skiff along the Mississippi River to the Falls of Saint Anthony in 1817. The Falls of Saint Anthony, located in what is now Minneapolis, Minnesota, was a major landmark in the early exploration of the American West.The book provides a detailed account of Long's journey, including his observations of the natural landscape and the Native American tribes he encountered along the way. Long also describes the challenges he faced during the journey, including navigating through dangerous rapids and dealing with harsh weather conditions.In addition to the narrative of his journey, Long also includes historical and geographical information about the region, as well as sketches and illustrations of the landscape, flora, and fauna he encountered.Overall, ""Voyage In A Six-Oared Skiff To The Falls Of Saint Anthony In 1817"" is a fascinating historical account of early exploration in the American West, providing insight into the challenges and triumphs of early pioneers in this vast and untamed 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.