The River and I by John G. Neihardt
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"The River and I" by John G. Neihardt is a semi-autobiographical account written in the early 20th century. This memoir captures the author's deep connection with the Missouri River, reflecting on its grandeur and the adventures that unfold along its banks. The narrative intertwines personal recollections with historical anecdotes, revealing how the author perceives the river as not just a body of water, but a living entity that represents the broader struggle
of man and nature. The opening of the book introduces the Missouri River, as Neihardt reminisces about his first encounter with it as a child. He vividly describes the river's chaotic beauty and its overpowering presence, contrasting the fear it instilled in him with the eventual fascination and love he grew to have for it. He shifts between moments of childhood terror and awe, recalling his father's soothing words about the river's dangers, while also illustrating its symbolic role in American history and the epic tales of exploration and adventure it has borne witness to. Through poetic language, Neihardt establishes the river as both a personal and cultural metaphor, setting the stage for further exploration of its significance in his life and the lives of those who traversed its waters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Neihardt, John G., 1881-1973 |
|---|---|
| Title | The River and I |
| Credits |
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains |
| Subject | Missouri River -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Neihardt, John Gneisenau, 1881-1973 -- Travel -- Missouri River |
| Subject | Neihardt, John Gneisenau, 1881-1973 -- Travel -- Yellowstone River |
| Subject | Yellowstone River -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16793 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16793-0 |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 815 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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