034 Richard Bissell

National Rivers Hall of Fame podcast by Bill Wiemuth

Sep 5, 201805:26Education

His stories of the rivers earned him the title "Modern Day Mark Twain." In this episode we highlight Richard Bissell. For more information about RiverHistory.com's audiobook series of incredible true stories, CLICK HERE...

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