Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain

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Author Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Title Life on the Mississippi
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_on_the_Mississippi
Note Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger. Earliest PG text edition produced by Graham Allan
Summary "Life on the Mississippi" by Mark Twain is a memoir and historical account written during the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the author's experiences as a young riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River, providing insights into the river's history, geography, and the profession of piloting, intertwined with Twain's characteristic wit and humor. The opening of the memoir begins with Twain discussing the remarkable features of the Mississippi River, highlighting its unusual shape, immense drainage basin, and significant historical importance. He reflects on the river's physical properties, such as its ability to shift locations and the vast amount of sediment it carries to the Gulf of Mexico. Twain introduces historical figures like De Soto and La Salle, tracing the exploration and subsequent navigation of this great waterway. Through vivid descriptions and engaging anecdotes, the beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration of life on the river, the challenges faced by pilots, and the culture surrounding steamboat travel in Twain's time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Mississippi River -- Description and travel
Subject Mississippi River Valley -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Subject Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject Pilots and pilotage -- Mississippi River
Subject Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Travel -- Mississippi River
Category Text
EBook-No. 245
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 28, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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