Life on the Mississippi is a memoir written by Mark Twain, detailing his experiences as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River. The book is divided into two parts; the first part describes Twain's life as a young boy growing up in a small town on the banks of the Mississippi, his fascination with the river, and his dream of becoming a steamboat pilot. The second part of the book describes Twain's experiences as a steamboat pilot, including the dangers and challenges of navigating the river, the colorful characters he met along the way, and the changes he witnessed as the river became increasingly commercialized. Throughout the book, Twain's wit and humor shine through, as he recounts his adventures and observations in his trademark style. He also reflects on the importance of the Mississippi River in American history, and its role in shaping the culture and character of the people who lived along its banks. Life on the Mississippi is a classic work of American literature, offering a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of America's most beloved authors, and providing a vivid portrait of a bygone era in American history.I should say so. I fancy we shan't run any of the river this trip as you've ever seen it run before--so to speak. If the river begins to rise again, we'll go up behind bars that you've always seen standing out of the river, high and dry like the roof of a house; we'll cut across low places that you've never noticed at all, right through the middle of bars that cover three hundred acres of river.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.