Great River City: How the Mississippi Shaped St. Louis, Wanko Andrew

Included among the dozens of stories are landmark moments in the history of St. Louis, from Lewis and Clarks 1803 expeditionary stopover and the construction of the Eads Bridge in the 1860s and 70s to more recent events, like the Great Flood of 1993. But this book also reveals some unexpected connections between the Mississippi and St. Louis, diving into subjects as diverse as sanitation, urban planning, and racial and ethnic conflicts. Some of these moments still leave their traces on the city today, while others have long since washed away. All are proof that both river and city will continue rolling on.