| Author |
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
| Title |
Life on the Mississippi, Part 1.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Life on the Mississippi, Part 1" by Mark Twain is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book delves into the history, geography, and cultural significance of the Mississippi River, exploring its physical characteristics, historical events, and the people who traversed it. It is an engaging examination of one of America's most notable waterways and its impact on the nation. In the first part of the book, Twain vividly describes the Mississippi River, detailing its remarkable features and the role it has played in American history. He recounts the early explorations of the river, highlighting figures such as Hernando de Soto, who was the first European to glimpse it, and the later expeditions led by Marquette and Joliet. Twain captures the majestic and sometimes chaotic essence of river life, discussing the transition from keelboats to steamboats and bringing to life the personalities that inhabited the river's banks. Through anecdotes and observations, Twain reflects on his youthful ambition to become a steamboat pilot, illustrating the dreams and challenges faced by those who lived and worked on the ever-changing Mississippi. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Mississippi River -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Mississippi River Valley -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
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| Subject |
Pilots and pilotage -- Mississippi River
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| Subject |
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Travel -- Mississippi River
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8471 |
| Release Date |
Jul 8, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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