The Mississippi River holds great significance in the cultural and natural history of our country. Explorers, authors, musicians, artists and individuals from all walks of life have been inspired by this body of water. Photographer William Chapman was inspired by a boyhood dream to explore this natural wonder by raft. His trek became a journey of adventure and discovery. In Rafting on the Mississippi, William R. Chapman combines his spectacular photographic images with vivid narrative to paint an inspiring portrait of contemporary life along America s River. His evocative color images capture the many moods and nuances of this magnificent setting. Chapman s unique perspective of the Mississippi River was gained as a result of two separate rafting trips. By fulfilling and then reliving his lifelong dream of rafting on the Mississippi River, Chapman accrued an intimate knowledge of the many aspects of the river, which he shares with the reader. Rafting on the Mississippi will give the reader a better understanding of the natural, cultural, historical and personal significance of this great river. Chapman s pictures and words effectively carry the reader into his true life tale of adventure. Let this incomparable book help you discover the secrets and wonders of Rafting on the Mississippi. In Rafting on the Mississippi, William R. Chapman combines his spectacular photographic images with vivid narrative to paint an inspiring portrait of contemporary life along America s River. Chapman s unique perspective of the Mississippi River was gained a result of two separate rafting trips. By fulfilling and then reliving his lifelong dream of rafting on the Mississippi River, Chapman accrued an intimate knowledge of the many aspects of the river, which he shares with the reader. Rafting on the Mississippi will give the reader a better understanding of the natural, cultural, historical and personal significance of this great river. Chapman s pictures and words effectively carry the reader into his true life tale of adventure.