The anatomy of rivers (1852)
1 min readMay 15, 2019
Engraved uncolored comparative view of the known Lengths of the Principal Rivers in the World.
In the 19th century, Missouri is considered the longest river in the world.
The Missouri River, a tributary of the Mississippi River, is 161 kilometers (100 miles) longer. Some currently describes the Mississippi River as being the 3rd longest river in the world if the length of Missouri and Ohio Rivers are added to the Mississippi’s main stem.
