The wanderings and fortunes of some German emigrants
CHAPTER VIII.
THE MOUTH OF THE BIG HALCHEE.
The shores of the Mississippi--Girdling--Settlers' errors--New mode of banking--Settlements by communities--Schwarz's plans--Wood-carrying on the "go-ahead" principle--A backwoods "river"--A Mississippi steamer captain--American hospitality--The landing--An unexpected discovery 250-268