An overview of everyday life in the cities of the central Mississippi River Valley between 1820 and 1870, when the river was the primary means of transportation.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents
A mighty river -- Call of the river -- Towns on the river -- Working towns -- All kinds of boats -- Steamboats -- River life -- Homes -- Home life -- A child's day -- School -- Clothing -- Food -- River towns today -- Glossary.
