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About The Book: "Life on the Mississippi," published in 1883, is Mark Twain's memoir detailing his experiences as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the American Civil War. Beyond a personal account, it serves as a travel book chronicling Twain's journeys from St. Louis to New Orleans and later from New Orleans to Saint Paul, years after the war. The narrative encompasses a historical overview of the river, European and American exploration, and Twain's training as a steamboat pilot under Horace E. Bixby. The second half reflects on Twain's later steamboat trips, addressing societal changes, competition from railroads, and his observations on various aspects of life. About The Author: Mark Twain (1835–1910), born Samuel Clemens, was a renowned American writer, humorist, and lecturer, celebrated as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced." Notable for novels like "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," he earned international acclaim. Twain's early life involved a printing apprenticeship and riverboat piloting on the Mississippi, experiences reflected in "Life on the Mississippi" (1883). The Title 'Life on the Mississippi written/authored/edited by Mark Twain', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121268622 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 627 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Aesthetics, Biographies & Autobiographies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-