Life on the Mississippi

Autori

• Mark Twain

Parametri

• 294 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Avventura
• Biografie
• Mississippi
• Storie vere

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The narrative offers a nostalgic glimpse into the life of a young steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River, blending history with personal memoir. Twain recounts his apprenticeship under Horace E. Bixby and romanticizes his youthful adventures. The second half captures a post-Civil War journey from St. Louis to New Orleans, filled with humor and tall tales that reflect a bygone era. This work not only showcases Twain's storytelling prowess but also solidifies his status as a leading humorist of 19th century America.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2018