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Title: Life on the Mississippi, Part 1.
Note: Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
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.)
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
EBook No.: 8471
Published: Jul 8, 2004
Downloads: 91
Language: English
Subject: Mississippi River -- Description and travel
Subject: Mississippi River Valley -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Subject: Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Pilots and pilotage -- Mississippi River
Subject: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Travel -- Mississippi River
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Life on the Mississippi, Part 1.
Note: Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
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.)
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
EBook No.: 8471
Published: Jul 8, 2004
Downloads: 91
Language: English
Subject: Mississippi River -- Description and travel
Subject: Mississippi River Valley -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Subject: Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Pilots and pilotage -- Mississippi River
Subject: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Travel -- Mississippi River
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.