Old Times on the Upper Mississippi: The Recollections of a Steamboat Pilot from 1854 to 1863

by George Byron Merrick

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"Old Times on the Upper Mississippi" by George Byron Merrick is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a memoir detailing the author's experiences and observations during his time as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River from 1854 to 1863.

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Topics: Frontier and pioneer life -- Mississippi River Valley · Merrick, George Byron · Mississippi River -- Description and travel · Mississippi River -- Social life and customs -- 19th century · Mississippi River Valley -- Description and travel · Mississippi River Valley -- Social life and customs -- 19th century