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- Streams and Rivers of Minnesota
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- 1980
- Published by: University of Minnesota Press
summary
“Belongs in the traveling bag of every Minnesotan and every visitor.” St. Paul Pioneer Press “Thoroughly researched and delightfully written. Human history and the landscape are intertwined, and Waters traces that connection with precision.” Minnesota History Canoeists, fishermen, and all those who care about Minnesota’s flowing waters will find this a useful guide to the rivers of the state. Thomas Waters describes the geologic origins of each river and the fish, wildlife, and plants that depend on the river ecosystem. The book follows routes of the early travelers, Native Americans, fur traders, and settlers, as well as explaining what the modern explorer might find on Minnesota’s rivers. Waters discusses the economic and recreational values of the river system and argues for wise management of this rich resource. ISBN 0-8166-0960-8
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- pp. vii-viii
- 2. The St. Louis–River of Glaciers
- pp. 25-43
- 4. Rainy River–The Border Trail
- pp. 72-94
- 7. The St. Croix–Wild River to a Nation
- pp. 132-150
- 10. The Rum–River of Good Spirits
- pp. 174-183
- 11. The Crow Wing–Oxcart to Canoe
- pp. 184-194
- 12. The Mississippi–I. The North Woods
- pp. 195-215
- 13. The Mississippi–II. GREAT River
- pp. 216-246
- 15. The Upper Iowa and Cedar–Outlets to Iowa
- pp. 271-277
- 16. The Blue Earth–Fool's Copper
- pp. 278-287
- 18. The Minnesota–Corridor West
- pp. 304-323
- Minnesota's Streams–A Call for Stewardship
- pp. 324-336
- Bibliography
- pp. 337-344
- Index to Minnesota Streams
- pp. 347-353
- General Index
- pp. 354-373
Additional Information
ISBN
9780816681686
Related ISBN(s)
9780816609604
MARC Record
OCLC
181084524
Pages
384
Launched on MUSE
2015-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No