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| Author | Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864 |
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| LoC No. | rc01001347 |
| Title | Scenes and Adventures in the Semi-Alpine Region of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and Arkansas |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Scenes and Adventures in the Semi-Alpine Region of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and Arkansas" by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft is an exploratory account written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the author's journey through the rugged landscapes of the Ozark Mountains, detailing the natural beauty, mineral resources, and historical significance linked to the early European exploration by figures such as De Soto. Schoolcraft's narrative offers insights into the challenges and wonders of traversing this semi-alpine region during a time of expanding American frontiers. At the start of the journey, Schoolcraft reflects on his prior explorations and expresses youthful exuberance as he prepares to traverse terrains once walked by De Soto. He details his encounters with the treacherous Mississippi River, the laborious ascent against its strong current, and the various flora and fauna that populate its banks. The initial chapters set the stage for the exploration to come, highlighting the geological significance of the area and the difficulties faced due to the river’s relentless flow. Personal anecdotes interwoven with observations of the landscape and its inhabitants provide readers with a vivid picture of both the natural environment and the human endeavor to navigate and understand it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F396: United States local history: Old Southwest. Lower Mississippi Valley |
| Subject | Soto, Hernando de, approximately 1500-1542 |
| Subject | Osage Indians |
| Subject | Missouri -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Arkansas -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Ozark Mountains |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36675 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 161 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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