The River and I
In 1908, the brilliant poet and writer, John G. Neihardt, traveled by canoe down the then-untamed Missouri River for fifty-six days. His account showcases the long ago, fascinating world through which the mighty Missouri passed. The River and I is at once a classic adventure tale, an enduring homage to the Old West, and a tale of an abiding love for a relentless river and those affected by it.
In 1908, the brilliant poet and writer, John G. Neihardt, traveled by canoe down the then-untamed Missouri River for fifty-six days. His account showcases the long ago, fascinating world through which the mighty Missouri passed. The River and I is at once a classic adventure tale, an enduring homage to the Old West, and a tale of an abiding love for a relentless river and those affected by it.
In 1908, the brilliant poet and writer, John G. Neihardt, traveled by canoe down the then-untamed Missouri River for fifty-six days. His account showcases the long ago, fascinating world through which the mighty Missouri passed. The River and I is at once a classic adventure tale, an enduring homage to the Old West, and a tale of an abiding love for a relentless river and those affected by it.