The River And I (1910)

The River and I is a novel written by John Gneisenau Neihardt and first published in 1910. The book is a coming-of-age story that centers around the protagonist, a young boy named Johnnie, and his experiences growing up along the banks of the Missouri River in the late 19th century.As Johnnie navigates the challenges of adolescence, he finds solace in the natural world around him, particularly in his deep connection to the river. Through his interactions with the river and the people who live and work along its banks, Johnnie learns important lessons about life, love, and the power of nature.The River and I is a vividly descriptive novel that captures the beauty and complexity of the American West at a time of great change and transformation. It is a timeless story that speaks to the universal human experience of growing up and finding one's place in the world.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.