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100 1 _aSchoolcraft, Henry Rowe,
_d1793-1864
245 1 0 _aSummary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820 :
_bResumed and Completed, by the Discovery of its Origin in Itasca Lake, in 1832
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-09-11
508 _aE-text prepared by K Nordquist, Katie Hernandez, Hélène de Mink,
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNorthwest, Old -- Description and travel
653 _aGreat Lakes (North America)
653 _aMississippi River -- Sources
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43693
999 _c84532
_d84532