Travels In The Central Portions Of The Mississippi Valley

Travels in the Central Portions of the Mississippi Valley is a travelogue written by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft in 1825. The book is a detailed account of Schoolcraft's journey through the Mississippi Valley, where he explored the mineral geography of the region, its internal resources, and the aboriginal population. In the book, Schoolcraft describes the natural beauty of the Mississippi Valley, including its rivers, forests, and wildlife. He also provides a detailed account of the various minerals found in the region, including lead, iron, and coal. Schoolcraft's observations on the aboriginal population are particularly noteworthy. He spent time with various Native American tribes, including the Chippewa, Sioux, and Winnebago, and his accounts provide a unique perspective on their customs, beliefs, and way of life. Overall, Travels in the Central Portions of the Mississippi Valley is an important historical document that provides a detailed and insightful look at the geography, resources, and people of the region in the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.