Life on the Mississippi - Mark Twain - Books - Createspace Independent Publishing Platf - 9781717347350 - April 29, 2018
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Life on the Mississippi

Mark Twain

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Life on the Mississippi

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 Twain's return, many years later, to travel on a steamboat from St. Louis to New Orleans. He describes the competition from railroads, the new, large cities, and his observations on greed, gullibility, tragedy, and bad architecture. He also tells some stories that are most likely tall tales. Simultaneously published in 1883 in the U. S. and in England, it is said to be the first book composed on a typewriter.

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released April 29, 2018
ISBN13 9781717347350
Publishers Createspace Independent Publishing Platf
Pages 160
Dimensions 178 × 254 × 9 mm   ·   290 g
Language English  
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