The River And I (1910)

The River And I is a book written by John Gneisenau Neihardt and published in 1910. It is a memoir that recounts the author's experiences growing up in the American Midwest and his deep connection with the Missouri River. The book is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of Neihardt's relationship with the river.In the first part, Neihardt describes his childhood and the role that the river played in his life. He recounts his adventures exploring the riverbanks and fishing in its waters, and reflects on the sense of freedom and wonder that the river instilled in him.The second part of the book focuses on Neihardt's experiences as a young man working on a steamboat on the Missouri River. He describes the challenges and dangers of this work, as well as the camaraderie and sense of community that he found among his fellow workers.The final part of the book is a meditation on the river itself, and the ways in which it shapes and defines the landscape and culture of the American Midwest. Neihardt reflects on the river's power and majesty, and on the ways in which it has inspired generations of writers and artists.Throughout The River And I, Neihardt's prose is lyrical and evocative, capturing both the beauty and the harshness of life on the river. The book is a tribute to the power of nature and the enduring human connection to the land and water that sustain us.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.