Rivers in World History
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This 2,300 mile river has played an incalculable role in the life of the Russian people.
Featuring the history and geography of the river, documenting how the river was used for exploration, cultural exchange, trade and economic development. The Rio Grande forms the boundary between the United States and Mexico and is an important source of irrigation.
A major North American river, the St. Lawrence river is the chief outlet for shipping on the Great Lakes. It also forms 120 miles of the United States-Canadian border.