Life on the Mississippi

By: Mark Twain

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1519219253
• ISBN13: 9781519219251
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"