The Red River Valley in Arkansas
Subtitle: Gateway to the Southwest
By: Robin Cole-Jett
Series: Landmarks
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Charleston, SC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 142
ISBN-13: 9781626191730
Subjects: History
Description: "The Red River's dramatic bend in southwestern Arkansas is the most distinctive characteristic along its 1,300 miles of eastern flow through plains, prairies and swamplands. This stretch of river valley has defined the culture, commerce and history of the region since the prehistoric days of the Caddo inhabitants. Centuries later, as the plantation South gaveway to westward expansion, people found refuge and adventure along the area's trading paths, military roads, riverbanks, rail lines and highways. This rich heritage is why the Red River in Arkansas remains a true gateway to the Southwest.  Author Robin Cole-Jett deftly navigates the history and legacy of one of the Natural State's most precious treasures"--

"A history of the Red River Valley in Arkansas, from native peoples and Anglo settlement to the modern age"--