"Walks in Water:" The Impact of Steamboating on the Lower Missouri River

by Lawrence Everett Giffen

The theme of this book is the development of towns in the lower Missouri Valley as a result of steamboat transportation. In this volume intended to be a doctoral dissertation by the author, but published by his wife after his death, Giffen provides details of the economic impact of the steamboat in Missouri and also touches on the romantic role provided by river lore. Illustrated, appendices, bibliography, index.

Pages: 195

Dimensions: 6.25 x 9.25