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Headwaters of the Mississippi by Glazier C. 1898

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Headwaters of the Mississippi by Glazier C. 1898
In this lot we have a 1898 edition of "Headwaters of the Mississippi", by Willard Glazier (1841-1905). The book shows a black and gilt gold cover and was published by Rand, McNally & Company. Captain Willard Glazier led an expedition in 1881 that discovered the "True Head" of the Mississippi. Previous efforts by others had failed or unknowingly fallen short: In 1832 another explorer had discovered Lake Itasca, thinking it was the source. Indian tribes in the area denied the assertion. Glazier discovered another lake lying to the south of Itasca at a higher elevation that fed into Lake Itaska. This lake now bears Glazier's name. The book is illustrated throughout with drawings, maps, and even the first photographs taken of the area by another on the expedition. The book shows good condition overall with some wear along the spine. The book measures 7 3/4" tall by 5 1/2" wide and 1 5/8" thick.