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1. 1. The Great River

   The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi

   

   "The Great River" by Boyce Upholt delves into the complex history of the Mississippi River and its transformation over time. The book explores the river's significance to Indigenous peoples, who revered it and built spiritual earthworks along its banks. In contrast, European settlers and American pioneers viewed the river as a challenge to overcome. Upholt chronicles the extensive human efforts to control the Mississippi through engineering projects like levees and dams, examining the environmental consequences and the ongoing struggle to restore the river's natural state. This narrative highlights the tension between human ambition and the forces of nature.

   The 17008th Greatest Book of All Time

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