King of the Mississippi
The most important route in early America for the commerce and transport of goods were the big rivers. Good were sent on big rafts down the Ohio, Missouri, and Mississippi rivers to the port of New Orleans. With the invention of the steam engines, steam ships with big paddle wheels could sail against the current. One of the most perfect and beautiful of these ships was the famous Mississippi which moved regularly between St. Louis and New Orleans. No other boat had more decoration or more entertaining stories told about it. The details of this model demonstrate this. It is a great piece to add beauty to a collection and stimulate conversation in and office or family room.
