MISSISSIPPI: History of Mississippi from the Discovery of the Great River by Hernando DeSoto Including the Earliest Settlement Made by the French under Iberville to the Death of Jefferson Davis1891. 648p. by Robert Lowry and William H McCardle. The book presents a comprehensive history of Mississippi, detailing its settlement, organization, and significant events from its early days as a French province to its development as a state. The authors, deeply connected to Mississippi, aim to provide an accurate account of the state's lineage, drawing from various sources and acknowledging contributions from local citizens. Through a series of