Project Gutenberg 2021-03-19 Public domain in the USA. 155 Twain, Mark 1835 1910 Clemens, Samuel Langhorne Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens) Richter, Albert B. 1845 1898 Richter, A. B. (Albert B.) Schrödter, H. 1872 1957 Schrodter, H. Schroedter, Hans Auf dem Mississippi; Nach dem fernen Westen Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_on_the_Mississippi Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leben_auf_dem_Mississippi Translations from: Life on the Mississippi and Roughing It. The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Auf dem Mississippi; Nach dem fernen Westen" by Mark Twain is a collection of humorous writings written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the author's experiences and observations along the Mississippi River, providing insights into the historical significance and various characters associated with the river's culture and commerce. The book likely features Twain's trademark wit, showcasing both the charm and the challenges of river life. The opening of the book sets the stage by highlighting the Mississippi River's vastness and importance to the nation, described as more than just a waterway but as a significant artery of American life. Twain introduces readers to various elements of the river's history, including its geographical details, its exploration, and the essence of life on its banks through past and present narratives. Through anecdotes and factual recounting, he paints a vivid picture of early river culture, the role of steamboats, and the aspirations of young men who dream of becoming 'damp boat men,' mirroring Twain’s own youthful pursuits. This beginning effectively piques interest in the tales and humor that are sure to follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. de Mississippi River -- Description and travel Mississippi River Valley -- Social life and customs -- 19th century West (U.S.) -- Description and travel Hawaii -- Description and travel Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography Pilots and pilotage -- Mississippi River Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Travel -- Mississippi River Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Travel -- West (U.S.) Authors, American -- Homes and haunts -- West (U.S.) West (U.S.) -- Intellectual life -- 19th century PS Text Category: Humour Category: Travel Writing Category: American Literature 612335 2025-06-25T12:45:41.180715 text/html 588431 2024-10-18T12:08:39 text/html 3483690 2025-06-25T12:45:50.672620 application/epub+zip 3481622 2025-06-25T12:45:43.290647 application/epub+zip 358473 2025-06-25T12:45:42.184666 application/epub+zip 3631339 2025-06-25T12:45:56.493603 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3523288 2025-06-25T12:45:49.569729 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 424998 2022-09-29T07:54:32.423687 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 551567 2025-06-25T12:45:40.185671 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 531657 2024-10-18T12:08:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20679 2025-06-25T12:45:56.651606 application/rdf+xml 13429 2025-06-25T12:45:42.309651 image/jpeg 1904 2025-06-25T12:45:42.247655 image/jpeg 3953573 2025-06-25T12:45:41.441708 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia