Includes bibliographical references (p. 92-93) and index.
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The river and its early people -- New faces on the river -- The corps of discovery -- An empire of fur -- "Fire canoes" -- Taming the Missouri -- The modern Missouri.
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Traces the history of the Missouri River from prehistoric through modern times, including how people have used it for exploration, commerce, and recreation.
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Missouri River, Description and travel, Juvenile literature.