Rivers of America - The Susquehanna

The Susquehana River is the longest river in the eastern United States, running 444 miles from its headwaters in the Appalachian Mountains of New York to its outlet in Chesapeake Bay. Its storied history includes the early native populations of Susquehannock and Iroquois peoples, the key roles it played in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and environmental degradation brought on the by industrialization in the 19th century.

About the author

Carl Carmer was the former editor of the distinguished Rivers of America series. He is also the author of Stars Fell on Alabama and Listen for a Lonesome Drum.

Product details

• Authors: Carl Carmer
• Assisted by: Alfred Runte (Foreword)
• Publisher: Taylor
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2021
• EAN: 9781493059362
• ISBN: 978-1-4930-5936-2
• No. of pages: 520
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; North America, HISTORY / North America, History of the Americas, North America (USA and Canada)