Life on the Mississippi: An Epic American Adventure by Rinker Buck Stories in Verse (see also Poetry) making him an instant source

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Life on the Mississippi: An Epic American Adventure by Rinker Buck Stories in Verse (see also Poetry) making him an instant sourceNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "Audacious Life on the Mississippi sparkles." The Wall Street Journal * "A rich mix of history, reporting, and personal introspection." St. Louis Post Dispatch * "Both a travelogue and an engaging history lesson about America's westward expansion." The Christian Science Monitor The eagerly awaited return of master American storyteller Rinker Buck, Life on the Mississippi is an epic, enchanting blend of history and adventure