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The narrative offers a nostalgic glimpse into the life of a young steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River, blending history with personal memoir. Twain recounts his apprenticeship under Horace E. Bixby and romanticizes his youthful adventures. The second half captures a post-Civil War journey from St. Louis to New Orleans, filled with humor and tall tales that reflect a bygone era. This work not only showcases Twain's storytelling prowess but also solidifies his status as a leading humorist of 19th century America.
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Life on the Mississippi, Mark Twain
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- Life on the Mississippi
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark Twain
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 294
- ISBN13
- 9781420958539
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The narrative offers a nostalgic glimpse into the life of a young steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River, blending history with personal memoir. Twain recounts his apprenticeship under Horace E. Bixby and romanticizes his youthful adventures. The second half captures a post-Civil War journey from St. Louis to New Orleans, filled with humor and tall tales that reflect a bygone era. This work not only showcases Twain's storytelling prowess but also solidifies his status as a leading humorist of 19th century America.