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Focusing on Twain's experiences as a steamboat pilot, the memoir captures his journey along the Mississippi River both before and after the Civil War. It combines personal anecdotes with historical insights, detailing his apprenticeship under seasoned pilot Horace E. Bixby. The narrative highlights the intricate art of navigation on the dynamic river, enriched by tales from Twain's earlier days. Additionally, it provides a historical overview of the Mississippi, starting from the explorations of Hernando de Soto in the 16th century.
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Life on the Mississippi, Part 10, Mark Twain
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- Title
- Life on the Mississippi, Part 10
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark Twain
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- Publisher
- 2022
- ISBN13
- 9798210279477
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
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- Focusing on Twain's experiences as a steamboat pilot, the memoir captures his journey along the Mississippi River both before and after the Civil War. It combines personal anecdotes with historical insights, detailing his apprenticeship under seasoned pilot Horace E. Bixby. The narrative highlights the intricate art of navigation on the dynamic river, enriched by tales from Twain's earlier days. Additionally, it provides a historical overview of the Mississippi, starting from the explorations of Hernando de Soto in the 16th century.