• Mississippi River Monsters

  • Jun 19 2024
  • Length: 46 mins
  • Podcast

Mississippi River Monsters

Listen for free

View show details

  • Summary

  • Send us a Text Message.

    Did a 70-foot-long river behemoth really lurk in the river’s channel in the 1870s? Are there monsters in the river’s depths that have eluded us so far? In this episode, we delve deep into the Mississippi’s murky waters and mystical swamps to uncover stories about the terrifying creatures that we have imagined prowl the river.

    We also take a deep dive into a much smaller—and deadlier—monster along the river. The mosquito. We dig into stories about the swarms of mosquitoes that plagued early settlers, bugs that brought with them deadly diseases including malaria and yellow fever. We relate the stories of the devastating yellow fever epidemics that swept through cities New Orleans and Memphis, leaving a trail of death and despair.

    Are you brave enough to venture into the mystical, monster-filled world of the Mississippi? Don’t forget your lucky charm—you’re going to need it!

    NOTE: This episode includes graphic descriptions of the effects of yellow fever on the human body.
    Show more Show less
activate_primeday_promo_in_buybox_DT
World Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Show more Show less

What listeners say about Mississippi River Monsters

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com reviews

Amazon reviews
No Reviews are Available