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Title: Life on the Mississippi, Part 2.
Note: Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Life on the Mississippi, Part 2" by Mark Twain is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book primarily revolves around the author's experiences and education as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River, capturing the intricacies of river navigation and the challenges faced by pilots. Twain combines humor, adventure, and vivid descriptions to depict the life along one of America's most famous rivers. In this section, the narrative follows the young apprentice pilot as he learns the art of navigating the river under the watchful eye of Mr. Bixby. Through a series of humorous and often perilous encounters, Twain illustrates the demanding nature of piloting, including the need for a remarkable memory and keen observational skills to identify the ever-changing landscape. The protagonist struggles with the complexities of the river's geography while confronting obstacles such as hidden reefs, treacherous currents, and the necessity to read the water's surface. Throughout these lessons, the young pilot grapples with the shift from viewing the river as a romantic escape to recognizing it as a serious, often dangerous, profession. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
EBook No.: 8472
Published: Jul 9, 2004
Downloads: 101
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 2.
Note: Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Life on the Mississippi, Part 2" by Mark Twain is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book primarily revolves around the author's experiences and education as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River, capturing the intricacies of river navigation and the challenges faced by pilots. Twain combines humor, adventure, and vivid descriptions to depict the life along one of America's most famous rivers. In this section, the narrative follows the young apprentice pilot as he learns the art of navigating the river under the watchful eye of Mr. Bixby. Through a series of humorous and often perilous encounters, Twain illustrates the demanding nature of piloting, including the need for a remarkable memory and keen observational skills to identify the ever-changing landscape. The protagonist struggles with the complexities of the river's geography while confronting obstacles such as hidden reefs, treacherous currents, and the necessity to read the water's surface. Throughout these lessons, the young pilot grapples with the shift from viewing the river as a romantic escape to recognizing it as a serious, often dangerous, profession. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
EBook No.: 8472
Published: Jul 9, 2004
Downloads: 101
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.