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The River’s Children: An Idyl Of The Mississippi is a novel written by Ruth McEnery Stuart. The book takes place in the late 1800s and follows the lives of a group of children who live along the Mississippi River. The children, who come from different backgrounds, spend their days playing, exploring, and learning about the river and its surroundings.The story is told through the eyes of a young girl named Rist, who is the daughter of a riverboat captain. Rist and her friends, including a runaway slave named Mandy and a poor boy named Bud, have many adventures along the river. They encounter dangerous animals, experience floods and storms, and meet interesting characters along the way.The River’s Children explores themes of friendship, family, and the beauty and power of nature. The book also touches on issues of race and class during the time period in which it is set. The novel is written in a poetic and descriptive style, capturing the essence of life along the Mississippi River.Overall, The River’s Children is a heartwarming and engaging story that will appeal to readers of all ages. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era and celebrates the enduring spirit of childhood and the natural world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
