The Mississippi River named "the Father of Rivers" by Algonkian-speaking people drains 31 states and 2 Canadian provinces. With over 200 images, this book highlights the people drawn to the river, the golden age of steamboats on the river, the floods, and recreation.  The authors, James L. Shaffer and John T Tiggs also compare the upper Mississippi to the lower Mississippi River.  Part of the Images of America series.