Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820 : (Registro nro. 84532)

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Classification number F590.3
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Personal name Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe,
Dates associated with a name 1793-1864
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Title Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820 :
Remainder of title Resumed and Completed, by the Discovery of its Origin in Itasca Lake, in 1832
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Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture Salt Lake City, UT :
Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer Project Gutenberg,
Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice 2013
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General note Release date is 2013-09-11
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Creation/production credits note E-text prepared by K Nordquist, Katie Hernandez, Hélène de Mink,
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Summary, etc. "Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River" by Henry R. Schoolcraft is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book details the exploratory journeys undertaken to uncover the origins of the Mississippi River, highlighting the significance of the discoveries made, particularly the identification of Its actual source in Itasca Lake. The narrative provides insights into the geography, natural history, and Indigenous tribes of the regions encountered during the expeditions. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the expeditions, outlining the author's appointment as a mineralogist and geologist under the authority of the United States. It introduces the context of early 19th-century America, where geographical discovery was of great importance for the nation’s expansion and understanding of its resources. Schoolcraft describes his journey from Albany to Detroit, emphasizing the preparations and the scientific objectives of the exploration. Through engaging descriptions, he vividly illustrates the landscapes, challenges faced, and interactions with local tribes, establishing a foundation for the detailed accounts that follow in the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Uncontrolled term Northwest, Old -- Description and travel
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Uncontrolled term Great Lakes (North America)
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Uncontrolled term Mississippi River -- Sources
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Uniform Resource Identifier <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43693">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43693</a>

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