Jonathan Edwards
Language
English
Description
Board the Mississippi Queen, a classic paddle wheeler, for a seven-day cruise on the Mississippi River. From the steam engine to the steam-powered calliope, this vessel recalls the Victorian Era's luxury travel by boat. Along the way the crew visits the National Civil Rights Museum; Elvis' Graceland (Memphis); the National Military Park; the Army Corps of Engineers (Vicksburg); antebellum homes; and a working cotton plantation (Natchez). There's the...