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    Life on the Mississippi
    Life on the Mississippi
    Life on the Mississippi
    Audiobook14 hours

    Life on the Mississippi

    Written by Mark Twain

    Narrated by John Greenman

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    "Life on the Mississippi" is a memoir by Mark Twain of his days as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the American Civil War, and also a travel book, recounting his trip along the Mississippi River from St. Louis to New Orleans many years after the War.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthor's Republic
    Release dateJan 5, 2017
    ISBN9781518940019
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    Mark Twain

    Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in Missouri in 1835, the son of a lawyer. Early in his childhood, the family moved to Hannibal, Missouri – a town which would provide the inspiration for St Petersburg in Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. After a period spent as a travelling printer, Clemens became a river pilot on the Mississippi: a time he would look back upon as his happiest. When he turned to writing in his thirties, he adopted the pseudonym Mark Twain ('Mark Twain' is the cry of a Mississippi boatman taking depth measurements, and means 'two fathoms'), and a number of highly successful publications followed, including The Prince and the Pauper (1882), Huckleberry Finn (1884) and A Connecticut Yankee (1889). His later life, however, was marked by personal tragedy and sadness, as well as financial difficulty. In 1894, several businesses in which he had invested failed, and he was declared bankrupt. Over the next fifteen years – during which he managed to regain some measure of financial independence – he saw the deaths of two of his beloved daughters, and his wife. Increasingly bitter and depressed, Twain died in 1910, aged seventy-five.

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    • 5/5
      Through Twain's eyes, readers gain insight into the social, economic, and cultural dynamics of 19th-century America. Twain provides commentary on issues such as slavery, race relations, and the impact of technological advancements on river life, offering readers a nuanced understanding of the era.
    • 5/5
      The vivid descriptions of life along the Mississippi River make "Life on the Mississippi" an engaging read for armchair travelers and adventure-seekers alike.
    • 5/5
      As one of Twain's later works, "Life on the Mississippi" showcases his mature writing style and keen powers of observation. It stands as a testament to Twain's enduring legacy as one of America's greatest literary figures.
    • 5/5
      Life on the Mississippi is a captivating memoir by Mark Twain, originally published in 1883. In this autobiographical work, Twain reflects on his experiences as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the Civil War and his subsequent return to the river as a passenger aboard a steamboat years later.
    • 5/5
      Life on the Mississippi is as much a meditation on change and progress as it is a memoir. Twain reflects on how the river and its surrounding communities have evolved since his days as a young pilot, lamenting the loss of the river's romanticism in the face of modernization and industrialization.
    • 5/5
      As one of America's foremost humorists, Twain infuses "Life on the Mississippi" with his trademark wit and humor. Whether recounting his experiences as a young apprentice pilot or sharing humorous anecdotes about his fellow riverboat men, Twain's storytelling is as entertaining as it is insightful.
    • 5/5
      Fans of Mark Twain's writing and American literature in general will appreciate the wit, humor, and keen observations found in "Life on the Mississippi."
    • 5/5
      Twain's narrative is filled with vivid descriptions of the people, places, and events he encounters along the Mississippi River. From the bustling river towns to the majestic steamboats that plied its waters, Twain brings the river to life with his richly detailed prose.