The Conquest of the Missouri - Softcover

The Conquest of the Missouri - Softcover   Synopsis: Frontier Classics resurrect long out-of-print gems of frontier history. Antiquarian and rare book dealers have previously been the only source for these books, providing first editions for premium prices. Now, these books are available in affordable, quality paperback editions, with new historical introductions written by leading experts in the field. . After beginning his career as a 12-year-old riverboat deckhand, Grant Marsh went on to serve with the Federal Mississippi River flotilla during the Civil War. He began piloting the Missouri River in 1873, and was the most popular steamboat captain when the army hired his Far West riverboat for the duration of the Great Sioux War.       Please Note: These are closeout books.  They might have scuffs and scratches but lets get realistic they are meant to be read!