Voyage in a Six-oared Skiff to the Falls of Saint Anthony in 1817

“Voyage in a Six-oared Skiff to the Falls of Saint Anthony in 1817” recounts Stephen Harriman Longâ€(TM)s early exploration of the American Midwest. This detailed travelogue offers a vivid firsthand account of the landscape, challenges, and discoveries made during the expedition. Long's narrative captures the spirit of adventure and the burgeoning curiosity about the American frontier in the early 19th century.Originally published in 1889, this edition preserves the authentic voice and observations of Long, providing valuable insights into the geographical and cultural context of the time. Readers will appreciate the historical significance of this journey and Long's contributions to the early mapping and understanding of the region. It serves as a fascinating window into a pivotal era in American history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Read more