Life on the Mississippi is a 471 page autobiographical of Mark Twain's adventures during his training as a steamboat captain on the Mississippi River. The fully illustrated book includes historical content about the Mississippi River, from Hernando de Soto's encounter with the river in 1542 and onward. The book focuses on Mark Twain's apprenticeship to steamboat pilot Horace Bixby. Enjoy the adventures of Mark Twain, a steamboat captain's life on...
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