Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820 Resumed and Completed, by the Discovery of its Origin in Itasca Lake, in 1832

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Reunion of the expedition on the Savanna Portage--Elevation of this summit--Descent to Sandy Lake--Council with the Chippewa tribe--Who are they?--Traits of their history, language, and customs--Enter the Mississippi, with the main exploring party, and proceed in search of its source--Physical characteristics of the stream at this place--Character of the Canadian voyageur 118