Life On The Mississippi

By: Twain, Mark

Life on the Mississippi is a memoir by Mark Twain detailing his days as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before and after the American Civil War. The book begins with a brief history of the river. It continues with anecdotes of Twain's training as a steamboat pilot, as the 'cub' of an experienced pilot. He describes, with great affection, the science of navigating the ever-changing Mississippi River. In the second half, the book describes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B086B8FKQT
• ISBN13: 9798626548969
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"