Mississippi

by Figueroa, Acton

• ISBN13: 9780836851526
• ISBN10: 0836851528
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-02-01
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library

Summary

Named for the mighty river on its western border, the Magnolia State has seen its share of history. First visited by Europeans in 1541, the Mississippi became a highway for exploration, commerce, and war. From the days of the early Natchez, Chocktaw, and Chickasaw peoples to today, Mississippians have taken their livelihood from the river. Its rhythms have also produced a bumper crop of poets, actors, and musicians, including Elvis Presley, Bo Didley, Richard Wright, James Earl Jones, B. B. King, and Eudora Welty. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 4
Almanac	p. 6
History	p. 8
The People	p. 16
The Land	p. 20
Economy & Commerce	p. 24
Politics & Government	p. 28
Culture & Lifestyle	p. 32
Notable People	p. 38
Time Line	p. 42
State Events & Attractions	p. 44
More About Mississippi	p. 46
Index	p. 47
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