Most people only consider the Mississippi River when they cross it
or when it inconveniently abandons its banks. But every year,
millions of tons of cargo are transported by towboats on the river.
In Peep Light: Stories of a Mississippi River Boat Captain, Captain
Lee Hendrix provides unique insight on people who work and live on
and near the Mississippi River. Hendrix, formerly a pilot for the
Delta Queen Steamboat Co., has worked on the Mississippi for fifty
years, first as a towboat deckhand in 1972 and eventually as a
pilot of towboats and passenger vessels. For Hendrix and others
like him, he is at home on the river, living and dining with the
same people they work with, working with familiar faces for years
at a time and yet meeting new people every day. Demonstrating a
fascination not only with the river but also with the passions and
dreams of those who live and work on it, these stories range from
personal reflections on aging, experiencing one’s first night on
the river and the complex emotions that come with it, working on
the deck, promotion to pilot, the characters working aboard these
boats, and the history of the river itself. Peep Light unites
humans with the river through engaging storytelling and sheds light
on Hendrix’s rare experience along one of the most powerful and
important waterways in the world.
General
Imprint: |
University Press Of Mississippi
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2024 |
Authors: |
Lee Hendrix
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
277 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4968-5036-2 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-4968-5036-X |
Barcode: |
9781496850362 |
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