Down Historic Waterways

""Down Historic Waterways"" is a book written by Reuben Gold Thwaites and first published in 1902. The book is a travelogue that details Thwaites' journey of six hundred miles of canoeing on the Illinois and Wisconsin rivers. Thwaites describes the natural beauty of the region, the history of the rivers and the surrounding areas, and the people he meets along the way. He provides detailed accounts of the various towns and villages he passes through, including their architecture, culture, and customs. Thwaites also discusses the impact of industrialization on the rivers and the surrounding communities. The book is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and an important historical document that captures the spirit of adventure and exploration that was prevalent at the turn of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.