Reprint. First published in 1883.

Includes discussion questions.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-388).

"A classic memoir from America's greatest humorist, Life on the Mississippi chronicles Mark Twain's years as a riverboat pilot navigating the 'fickle Mississippi'--a time he recalls as the happiest in his life. Twenty-one years after his days sailing it, Twain gives a trenchant account, both heartfelt and boisterous, of the changes wrought by advances in navigation and transportation technologies and of the profound cultural effects that ensued. Written with a touching sense of longing and Twain's trademark wry wit, and featuring a new Introduction by Bill McKibben, this magnificent American travelogue is a spellbinding tail of a man's love affair with both a river and the country it divides. It is a kaleidoscope of local color, lively characterizations, and rich historical detail." -- Page [4] cover.

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