Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain

A river memoir documenting Twain’s early days as an apprentice steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the American Civil War. Reminiscing about his happy experiences as a young man under the instruction of an experienced mentor, the autobiographical tale depicts one of the most vivid illustrations of river life. Furthermore, the book captures the author’s nostalgic emotions through his resonant depiction of one of the most notable periods of his life. Twain begins his memoir with a rich historical account of the Mississippi River including its exploration by early explorers, its evolution, and its vastness. He then proceeds to tell of his youthful experiences along the river, and its significant role in his life from early childhood right up to adulthood. Subsequently, the classic focuses on Twain’s time as a cub-pilot on a steamboat and the incidents that occur during his apprenticeship. Never depicting a dull moment, the author mentions various characters and encounters w...

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Sunday Dec 03, 2023

Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain

Episodes

31 A Thumb-print and What Came of It

32 The Disposal of a Bonanza

33 Refreshments and Ethics

34 Tough Yarns

35 Vicksburg During the Trouble

36 The Professor’s Yarn

37 The End of the ‘Gold Dust’

38 The House Beautiful

39 Manufactures and Miscreants

40 Castles and Culture