02586cam a22003493u 4500 29306 UtSlPG 20260610133652.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01016819 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F516 Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913 Afloat on the Ohio Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-07-04 E-text prepared by David Garcia, Alison Hadwin, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net>) from page images generously made available by Kentuckiana Digital Library (http://kdl.kyvl.org/) "Afloat on the Ohio" by Reuben Gold Thwaites is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book documents the author's journey, along with his family and a friend, as they navigate a thousand-mile expedition down the Ohio River in a skiff named "Pilgrim." This narrative explores not only the natural beauty of the landscapes encountered but also delves into the rich history and the various communities that have developed along the riverbanks over the years. The beginning of the book introduces the setup for this adventurous pilgrimage and establishes the diverse cast of characters involved in the journey. The author describes the participants of the expedition, including his wife, son, and a doctor friend, and their motivations for taking on such a trek. The narrative details their departure from Brownsville, Pennsylvania, outlining the history of significant locations along the river, such as Redstone Creek and its relevance in early American settlement. Additionally, the opening chapters evoke rich imagery of the river's industrial backdrop as well as the vibrant life that flourishes alongside it, preparing the reader for the deeper exploration of both the Ohio River and its historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913 -- Travel -- Ohio River Ohio River Valley -- Social life and customs Skiffs -- Ohio River -- History -- 19th century Ohio River -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29306 70154 70154