Description of Banvard's Panorama of the Mississippi River, Painted on Three Miles of Canvas (1847) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781161733167 : 1161733167 : 22 May 2010 : ""Description Of Banvard's Panorama Of The Mississippi River, Painted On Three Miles Of Canvas"" is a book written by John Banvard in 1847. The book provides a detailed description of Banvard's famous panorama painting of the Mississippi River, which was created on a canvas that measured three miles in length. Banvard was a talented artist who spent years traveling up and down the Mississippi River, studying its landscape and people, in order to create his panoramic masterpiece. The book describes the painting in great detail, including the various scenes depicted, such as Native American villages, steamboats, and bustling river towns. Banvard also provides insights into the techniques he used to create the painting, such as the use of perspective and lighting to create a sense of depth and realism. The book is a fascina