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Modern times don't mean you can explore an iconic river as people did in the 1800s. Life on the Mississippi by Rinker Buck follows the author's journey to build a classic flatboat for a voyage down the Mississippi River. Traveling toward New Orleans, this book chronicles the challenges he and his shipmates faced while navigating the challenging waters. From rescuing an overboard crew member to dodging barges and breaking a few ribs, the adventure brings history to life while evoking a sense of adventure in readers.
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Hardcover: 416 pages
Published by Avid Reader Press/Simon & Schuster: August 2022