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Title: Life on the Mississippi, Part 7.
Note: Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Life on the Mississippi, Part 7" by Mark Twain is a historical account written in the late 19th century. It chronicles Twain's experiences and observations along the Mississippi River, focusing primarily on the cultural and social dynamics of the regions he traverses. This particular part contains themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time as reflected through personal anecdotes and local history. In this segment, Twain recounts a harrowing narrative shared by a man named Karl Ritter, who details his past filled with tragedy and revenge. Ritter describes a horrific robbery that resulted in the murder of his wife and child, leading him to spend years tracking down the criminals responsible. He describes disguising himself as a fortune-teller in order to get close to one of the murderers, ultimately exacting his revenge in a chilling confrontation. Additionally, his tale intertwines with the history of various towns along the Mississippi, such as the now-vanished town of Napoleon, and explores the aftermath of the Civil War, showcasing the changes that have occurred both in people and places over the years. The overarching themes of memory and the impact of past actions provide a reflective lens on Twain's observations about life along the river. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
EBook No.: 8477
Published: Jul 10, 2004
Downloads: 90
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 7.
Note: Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Life on the Mississippi, Part 7" by Mark Twain is a historical account written in the late 19th century. It chronicles Twain's experiences and observations along the Mississippi River, focusing primarily on the cultural and social dynamics of the regions he traverses. This particular part contains themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time as reflected through personal anecdotes and local history. In this segment, Twain recounts a harrowing narrative shared by a man named Karl Ritter, who details his past filled with tragedy and revenge. Ritter describes a horrific robbery that resulted in the murder of his wife and child, leading him to spend years tracking down the criminals responsible. He describes disguising himself as a fortune-teller in order to get close to one of the murderers, ultimately exacting his revenge in a chilling confrontation. Additionally, his tale intertwines with the history of various towns along the Mississippi, such as the now-vanished town of Napoleon, and explores the aftermath of the Civil War, showcasing the changes that have occurred both in people and places over the years. The overarching themes of memory and the impact of past actions provide a reflective lens on Twain's observations about life along the river. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
EBook No.: 8477
Published: Jul 10, 2004
Downloads: 90
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.