Voices on the River: 22 Days on the Delta Queen

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Set against the backdrop of the mid-1980s, the narrative chronicles a three-week journey on the historic Delta Queen steamboat, traversing the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. The author reflects on the leisurely pace of steamboating, evoking nostalgia for a simpler time. With vivid descriptions and personal insights, the book captures the essence of river travel, illustrating its charm and significance as a unique mode of exploration, as highlighted by Grammy Award winner John Hartford's endorsement of steamboating as "the only sane way to travel."