On the Des Moines is a historical book written by James Cloyd Bowman. The book is set in the early 1800s and focuses on the Des Moines River, which flows through the heart of Iowa. The author takes the reader on a journey through the history of the river, from its early days as a vital transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers, to its role in the Civil War and beyond.Bowman's vivid descriptions of the river and its surroundings...