Rivermen
By: written by Gail Stewart ; illustrated by Joe Nordstrom ; edited by Mark E. Ahlstrom.
Contributors: Nordstrom, Joe, ill.; Rourke, Arlene C., 1944-
Series: The Wild West in American history
Publisher: Rourke Publications
Published: 1990
Place of publication: Vero Beach, Fla
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
Subjects: River life -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.; Inland navigation -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.; Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Juvenile literature.; River life -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th century.; West (U.S.) -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature.
Description: A history of life on the river in the United States, particularly on the Mississippi, when rivermen, by their work, made possible exploration, settlement, and travel not otherwise possible.