Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain
This book is a semi-autobiographical account of the author's experiences as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the American Civil War. It provides a detailed and humorous depiction of life and society along the river, including the author's own journey from an eager young apprentice to a seasoned riverboat pilot. The book also includes a travelogue of a journey down the Mississippi River much later in life, offering a look at the dramatic changes brought about by industrialization and the Civil War.
The 941st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1883
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 300-600
- Words
- 127,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 13th on The Best Southern Nonfiction of All Time (Oxford American)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)
- 100 Life-Changing Books (National Book Award)
- The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (The Guardian)