Project Gutenberg 2004-07-09 Public domain in the USA. 159 Twain, Mark 1835 1910 Clemens, Samuel Langhorne Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens) Life on the Mississippi, Part 3. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_on_the_Mississippi Produced by David Widger "Life on the Mississippi, Part 3" by Mark Twain is a narrative work written in the late 19th century, capturing the complexities of steamboat piloting along the Mississippi River. This piece of literature provides an intricate look into the challenges and experiences faced by pilots during the era of steamboat travel, filled with both humorous anecdotes and serious reflections on a rapidly changing world. In this section of "Life on the Mississippi," Twain recounts vivid tales from his experiences as a young pilot learning the intricacies of navigating the river. He vividly describes incidents of misadventures with fellow travelers, the hazards of the river during high and low water, and the high-stakes challenges pilots faced. Through episodes such as encounters with shallow crossings, the perilous work of 'sounding,' and the egos and rivalries among pilots, Twain illustrates both the romance and the reality of life on the river. Far from merely a memoir, this narrative blends humor, local color, and insightful commentary on the nature of those who worked on the Mississippi, painting a rich tapestry of life on one of America’s most iconic waterways. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Mississippi River -- Description and travel Mississippi River Valley -- Social life and customs -- 19th century Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography Pilots and pilotage -- Mississippi River Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Travel -- Mississippi River PS Text Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: Travel Writing Category: American Literature 123256 2025-08-04T06:06:32.142919 text/html 108858 2020-12-26T17:43:49 text/html 3100044 2025-08-04T06:06:35.210397 application/epub+zip 3101112 2025-08-04T06:06:32.828426 application/epub+zip 105765 2025-08-04T06:06:32.406962 application/epub+zip 3148346 2025-08-04T06:06:37.078466 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3131922 2025-08-04T06:06:34.821481 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 138430 2022-09-04T10:35:27.906830 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 100071 2025-08-04T06:06:31.671941 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 100004 2020-12-26T17:43:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19954 2025-08-04T06:06:37.212408 application/rdf+xml 16435 2025-08-04T06:06:32.494928 image/jpeg 2601 2025-08-04T06:06:32.450916 image/jpeg 3062354 2020-12-26T17:43:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 39309 2020-12-26T17:43:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 3046617 2025-08-04T06:06:32.249962 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