Mississippi Howl [Paperback]

Allan Roden (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 13, 2005

This book is derived from journals kept by Allan and Dianne Roden as they paddled down the entire Mississippi River in their home-made cedar-strip canoe. Accompanied by their Australian Cattle Dog, Annie, they started at the source of the Mississippi at Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota where the river is a small stream. Most of the way they camped in a tent on the banks of the river, as they followed it 2,500 miles all the way to New Orleans. They experienced many adventures, like getting lost in a large swamp, battling 4-foot waves on a huge lake, getting stuck on wing dams, and dodging barges. They also saw an abundance of wildlife and met many interesting people that represented a cross-section of the United States. It was an opportunity to reconnect with each other and rediscover their inner selves.

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About the Author

Allan and Dianne Roden have been married for twenty-seven years and have two adult children. They have always enjoyed camping and outdoor activities. Allan's fight with cancer interrupted his career as a chemical engineer. Dianne applied for a sabbatical from Indiana University to spend time with Allan during his last months. As a last resort, Allan signed up for a clinical trial testing a new immune therapy at the National Cancer Institute. His recovery, which was nothing short of miraculous, provided them with the opportunity to pursue a life-long dream of paddling the entire Mississippi River. It was a chance to reconnect with each other as they enjoyed each new day on the river as a special gift.

Product Details

• Paperback: 316 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (December 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420884816
• ISBN-13: 978-1420884814
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,194,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)