The River We Have Wrought: A History of the Upper Mississippi
"John Anfinson brings an evenhanded approach to the debate over how much river should serve commerce and how much it should preserve nature, a topic that has been politicized by shipping and environmental advocates."  - Minneapolis Star Tribune"Anyone interested in the fate of the Mississippi River would do well to read this book."  -Minnesota Magazine"This book demonstrates wide research and thoughtful synthesis of many sources . . .  certainly an important book."   -Minnesota History