Publisher's Synopsis
Life On The Mississippi is a memoir by Mark Twain, originally published in 1883. The book chronicles Twain's experiences as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the American Civil War, as well as his return to the river twenty years later. Throughout the book, Twain offers a vivid and entertaining portrayal of life on the Mississippi, including the people, places, and events that shaped this iconic American waterway. He describes the challenges and dangers of piloting a steamboat, as well as the colorful characters he encountered along the way. In addition to his personal experiences, Twain also offers a historical perspective on the Mississippi River, including its importance to American commerce and the role it played in the country's westward expansion. Life On The Mississippi is widely regarded as one of Twain's greatest works, and is considered a classic of American literature. This edition, published in 1906, includes additional illustrations and notes by the author.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
