
A curious naturalist welcomes listeners to the great Mississippi, inviting them to stand at Point Coupé, a charming French‑built village perched on the river’s edge. From this quiet outpost the story launches into a grand trek westward across the endless prairies of Texas, promising encounters with the region’s diverse peoples and untamed wilderness.
The journey’s first milestone is an imposing, double‑structured log house that once stood on the river’s western bank. Its wide, carriage‑sized passage, lofty lofts, and walls lined with hunting tools—rifles, traps, and exotic specimens—create a miniature museum of frontier life. Vines creep over its pillars, while the surrounding meadow bursts with magnolias, silk trees, and the chatter of countless birds.
As the expedition unfolds, the naturalist and his companions set up camp, face mischievous squirrels, and navigate unexpected obstacles that test their wits. Early adventures hint at the wild humor and daring spirit that will drive the tale forward, inviting listeners to follow every step of this Mississippi odyssey.
Language
fi
Duration
~6 hours (383K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Tapio Riikonen
Release date
2020-03-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1818–1883
Best known for fast-moving adventure tales set on the American frontier, he turned his own travels and wartime experience into stories that fired the imaginations of young readers. His novels mix danger, landscape, and natural history in a way that still feels vivid.
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