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You will also enjoy the rest of our quality books below!
Old Country Amish are a common sight in the
coulees and bluff tops from La Crosse to Viroqua to Cashton,
Wisconsin.
Kathy Kuderer has lived and worked among the
Amish for as long as I have known her--perhaps for the past 20
years!
Here she shares her understanding of the
Amish who have moved from Ohio to settle on small farms in
West Central Wisconsin. You will learn much about the values
of the Amish life style, here. And you will learn much about
Kathy!!
Down a Country Road
by Kathy Kuderer $15.95
The River
Companion
by Karen "Toots" Maloy
PRICE
$9.97
This practical guide by Riverlorian, Karen "Toots" Maloy
explains a variety of river terms and navigation aids of
interest to the Mississippi River boater. Buoys & Daymarks,
Tows, Wing Dams, Channel Maintenance and Locks & Dams are
just a few of the topics covered.
A Complete Route Guide Along The Mississippi River
By Bob Robinson
$16.95
From Itasca State Park
in Minnesota, to the southernmost point in Louisiana, on the
Gulf of Mexico, Bob Robinson guides you along the designated
route of the Mississippi River Trail, turn by turn. The
Mississippi River Trail follows the mighty river's entire
2000-mile journey across America's heartland. Whether you are
planning on cycling the entire trail across the country or just
looking for a weekend adventure, this guidebook includes the
services, route directions, bike shops, and maps you need to
plan your adventure. The narration accompanying each section of
the guidebook includes points of interest and history of the
area, so that cyclists can better appreciate the communities and
scenery they pass along the route. Many of the quaint
picturesque communities along the Mississippi River have long
been popular destinations for travelers, and are well equipped
to accommodate their needs.
So grab your bike and get prepared for the adventure of your
life!
Wild River,
Wooden Boats
by Mike Gillespie
$15.95
True Stories of Steamboating on the Missouri River from one of
our favorite authors!
Dozens of historic photos, charts, maps and Illustrations.
Look for Mike on
the Mississippi Queen this summer where he will be
serving as a Discovery Guide!
Come Hell or High
Water
by Michael Gillespie
$19.95
"Gillespie
weaves contemporary observations into a history of steamboating
that hasn't been told in quite this way before. I found it new
and fresh, and I thoroughly enjoyed the book."
~ Karen "Toots" Malloy, Riverlorian
Research Director for the former Delta Queen Steamboat Company.
A Lively History of Steamboating... with a
delightful and informative anthology of accounts from
steamboat passengers, crews and journalists of the 19th
century. Personal accounts of all aspects of steamboat
travel from the development and construction of vessels, to
steamboat races, accidents and the pleasures of Mississippi
& Ohio river travel.
One Man and the
Mighty Mississippi
by Capt. Norman Hillman
$21.95
"This
book belongs in every research library in the country. Capt.
Hillman's memory for specific names and incidents is remarkably
accurate.
ONE MAN is an excellent history of the modern towboat era."
Captain Norman Hillman recounts his 60-year adventure as a
professional riverboat pilot on America's Great Rivers.
Steamboat Sketches
by Neal Fink, Limited Edition Prints
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Choose any
Framable sketches
of 20+ historic riverboats.
$21.95 each
Click
photo, left, to SEE our complete Gallery of limited edition
prints of sketches by Neal Fink. To Order, Click on the arrow to
choose the specific sketch you want. $21.95 each.
Prints are on a heavy luster
paper with one inch border and include information on the
history of the boat and its significance. Boats include
passenger vessels, towboats, tugs, and a private yacht, all
but the Delta Queen were operating around the turn of
the century.
Questions? Feel
free to phone us at 888-255-7726
Brewed with
Style by Paul Koeller and David DeLano
$42.00 Hardcover Edition
Whatever happened to Heileman Brewing of La Crosse,
Wisconsin?!! This new 288-page book traces the history of G.
Heileman Brewing from its humble beginnings to the saga of
the company's fall from grace in the 1990s. A complete
history of the company, its products, and the people who
shaped it.
Many historical photos of La Crosse and the Brewing Industry.
DVD:
At the Water's Edge, Majestic Steamboats
with Nick Clooney
$22.95
Planning a
River Cruise?
New
River Boatin' DVD features a look backward at river boating
history AND shares the experience of a Delta QueenSteamboat
Cruise.
Mississippi River
Activity Guide for Kids, with Teacher Notes
by Pat Middleton
$13.95
"The
Mississippi River Guide for Kids is
impressive. The student workbook is chock full of facts,
enrichment activities, and it's entertaining. I read it all
in one sitting just for the information it contained!
Outstanding for teachers and home schooling parents."
--District Social Studies Curriculum Advisor, Sparta,
Wisconsin
Vital marina contact information... everything you need to
know about where to find
recreational fuel, contact info, amenities information, river mile
location and more for the entire Mississippi River, the
Illinois, AND the Ohio. Do not cruise the lower Mississippi
River without this harbor list!
This listing has vital harbor amenity information only.
We also recommend
for boaters: the
DISCOVER! Guidebook Series
and the
USACE river charts.
If you are new to the Mississippi River, we also recommend the
RIVER COMPANION
and the
1887 Ribbon Map
(truly)!
Poster-sized
Travel Map and Brochure
for the entire Great River Road
$6.95
Simple
map includes a sentence about each town. Not a road or river
map, but it does contain the entire Mississippi River Valley
on one side of the map. That is not easy to find! Great for
pinpointing your location as you use the
Discover!
Guidebooks or the River Charts.
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you have enjoyed visiting our award-winning Mississippi
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"Last month I ordered Volume 3 of DISCOVER! America's Great
River Road. It was GREAT!! I grew up in Southern Illinois and found tons of new
places to go and learned many new things about the river. I also really enjoyed
your books WILD RIVER WOODEN BOATS, COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, and ONE MAN AND THE
MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI. Thank you for your great books." ~ Dan Lindsey, Reader
"I drove the Great River Road with this volume at my side.
When we passed out of its parameters, we felt a sense of loss." ~
Reviewer, St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
"My job was to read out loud
from DISCOVER! as we drove. We found your guides to be most helpful. It
was a great trip." ~ Reader from Texas
"You do a wonderful job of bring the
whole river experience to life!" ~ Reader from Nashville, Tennessee
"Don't leave home for the Mississippi
River without a copy of DISCOVER! America's Great River Road. It will be a
friend on the road, offering tips on things you won't want to miss as you travel
the river road." ~ Review, Duluth News-Tribune
"The perfect guide for traveling the
Mississippi River Valley. Travel tips and "things to see and do" make this one
of the best travel bargains around!" ~ Midwest Book Review
"I've traveled the Great River Road
using your wonderful guides six times since last year. Thank you for introducing
me to the scenic area of the Midwest!" ~ Carol Picciolo, Rockport,
Illinois
"These novel-like travel guidebooks are written
with a sense of historical relevance, appreciation of the scenic beauty, and
with the love of the journey itself." ~ Jeanne Hopson, Wisconsin reader
"The primary charm of DISCOVER!
lies in the author's down-to-earth fascination and interest in the towns and
countryside of the Mississippi River." ~ Hayward Allen, Wisconsin State
Journal
Great River
Publishing publishes quality interpretive guides to travel, heritage, natural
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Great River Road are available locally from most bookstores and regional gift shops.
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The River
Companion
Wild River,
Wooden Boats 
DVD:
At the Water's Edge, Majestic Steamboats
Mississippi River
Activity Guide for Kids, with Teacher Notes
Great River
Publishing publishes quality interpretive guides to travel, heritage, natural
history, and recreation along the Mississippi River. Volumes 1-4 of Discover! America's
Great River Road are available locally from most bookstores and regional gift shops.
Also known as Heritage Press, our books are distributed nationwide through Ingram Books, Baker & Taylor,
and other regional wholesalers and distributors. 
