The beaver we know today is nothing like the beaver of prehistoric times. Those beasts (Castoroides ohioensis) got as big as 8 feet and 220 pounds, about as big as some black bears today. That's a lot of beaver! So it's not entirely implausible that a giant beaver could eat a modern American city, as
Sheet music cover I'm feeling a bit silly this morning, so here's a fanciful song about growing up with the river that's been recorded by a few different artists including Tennessee Ernie Ford and Eddy Arnold. I think Pattie Page made the first recording (in 1951), so here it is for your listening
Here's something silly for your listening pleasure today, a spelling lesson courtesy of Frances White that was recorded in 1917. Listen to more Songs of the Day here. Also check out my posts about Mississippi River music and the full song list.
