Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820

More about the book

The narrative recounts an exploratory expedition led by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft to the sources of the Mississippi River in 1820. It offers detailed observations of the geography, flora, and fauna encountered during the journey, as well as insights into the Native American tribes met along the way. Schoolcraft's account emphasizes the significance of the river's origins and the cultural interactions that shaped the region, making it a valuable historical document of early American exploration.