FROM THE GULF TO CANADA AGAIN
Cincinnati and then South—Crossing the Mississippi in
flood-time—A brave engineer—The charm of New Orleans—The
horrors of the flood—The hairdresser and the serpents—A
strange reception at Mobile—“La Dame aux Camélias” under
scenic difficulties—A round of smaller towns—Blocked by the
snow—A snow ball fight—Pittsburg and a former friend—A long
ride—A mistaken reporter 428–440