I was recently in New Orleans standing in front on the banks of the Mississippi River by Jackson Square and I was in awe of the power of this majestic river. I was watching an ocean freighter slowly moving upriver. This is a river of commerce, yet there is more to the story of this great river system. Later, poking around the library, I found The Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi by Boyce Upholt. This is a book of history, ecology, geology, and nature as Upholt walks through the story of taming the Mississippi. From discovery to control, Upholt provides a compelling story that makes the reader want to paddle down this great river. If you have any interest in this great river, put this on your list for the year.
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