Life on the Mississippi
“Life on the Mississippi” is a non-fiction work by Mark Twain that recounts his experiences as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River during his youth and describes the life, culture, and transformations of the river and its surrounding areas.
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The book is divided into two main sections: the first section narrates Twain’s early days as an apprentice and pilot on the Mississippi, offering detailed insights into the technicalities and nature of river navigation; the second section documents his return to the Mississippi many years later, capturing the significant social, economic, and cultural changes that had occurred in the region since before and after the Civil War. Written in Twain’s characteristic humorous and engaging style, the book serves both as a personal memoir and a vivid depiction of societal history.