A embracing a canoe voyage up the Mississippi and around Lake Superior Lanman, Charles 1819-1895 creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Summer in the Wilderness" by Charles Lanman is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. This work details the author's extensive canoe journey up the Mississippi River and around Lake Superior, exploring the natural beauty and cultural landscapes of America's frontier. It captures the rich tapestry of American wilderness experiences, encounters with Indigenous tribes, and reflections on the history and lore surrounding these regions. The opening of the narrative introduces Saint Louis, characterized as the "River Queen," highlighting its role as a gateway to the wild regions of the Upper Mississippi. Lanman paints a vivid picture of the city’s bustling wharves, where various adventurers prepare for expeditions into the wilderness. He reflects on the juxtaposition of the city’s growth against the backdrop of its original inhabitants, the Indigenous people, who embody both the vibrancy and the tragedy of the American experience. The story unfolds in a poetic manner, setting the stage for Lanman’s deeper explorations into the natural and cultural landscapes he encounters during his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-07-22 Produced by Marcia Brooks, Stephen Hutcheson and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net Original publication data not identified Northwest, Old -- Description and travel Mississippi River Valley -- Description and travel Superior, Lake Michigan -- Description and travel F476 Original publication data not identified 01021589 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49506 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49506 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134134.0 49506