About the Author

History, legend, and folklore have always been Florence Dorsey's chief interests, and a long period of research has preceded the publication of Master of the Mississippi , her first book. For recreation, Ms. Dorsey enthusiastically applauds water travel, roughing it in the woods, and sitting around on wharves listening to sailors' and fishermen's yarns. Born in Illinois, she went to school in Texas, traveled abroad, and later studied at the University of Missouri.