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Life on the Mississippi (1/2) ⭐ By Mark Twain. FULL Audiobook

Life on the Mississippi. By Mark Twain. Full Audiobook "Life on the Mississippi" is a memoir by Mark Twain, published in 1883. The book is a powerful narrative concerning the past, present, and future of the Mississippi River, including its towns, peoples, and ways of life. The narrative is written by Mark Twain, whose real name is Samuel Langhorne Clemens. Twain explains in the narrative how he “stole” this nickname from an old steamboat captain who was also a writer. Twain provides a brief history of the Mississippi River, including its historic standing as a wonder that surpasses many rivers around the world. Twain also provides a history of explorers in the region, including DeSoto, who first saw the river, and how the Mississippi transitioned from being just another body of water to become a conduit for transportation that many eventually found worth exploring and building industry upon. The narrative is intertwined with Twain’s personal story of falling in love with steamboats and wanting to become a steamboat pilot from a young age. As a child, Twain dreamed of being a steamboat pilot, not to mention a pirate. Though he initially wanted to travel on the Amazon, he leaves home and becomes a “cub” or a trainee pilot, on the Mississippi River. Twain’s sense of adventure and his thirst for knowledge relating to steamboat piloting provide many of the comic stories that flesh out the narrative and his apprenticeship with Mr. Bixby in the early part of the novel. While learning to understand the Mississippi, Twain must also learn to understand himself, dealing with his own cockiness and pride along the way. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a memoir of Twain's personal experiences as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River. Twain talks his way onto the Paul Jones, a steamer, where he pays the pilot, Mr. Bixby, $500 to teach him everything he knows. Twain learns the ecology and history of the Mississippi river. Twain describes life on the Mississippi, including small shore towns, lively cities, and dangerous hazards. He describes the beauty and power of the river, as well as the dangers that come with navigating its waters. Through his writing, Twain captures the essence of the Mississippi River and its importance to the people who lived along its banks. The second part of the book is a travelogue of Twain's trip along the Mississippi River from St. Louis to New Orleans, and then from New Orleans to Saint Paul many years after the war. Twain describes the changes that have taken place along the river since his time as a steamboat pilot. He also describes the people he meets along the way, including steamboat pilots, gamblers, and con artists. Twain's descriptions of the people and places he encounters are vivid and engaging, and his humor and wit are on full display throughout the book. In conclusion, "Life on the Mississippi" is a fascinating and engaging book that provides a unique perspective on the Mississippi River and the people who lived along its banks. Twain's writing is witty, insightful, and entertaining, and his descriptions of life on the river are vivid and engaging. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, the Mississippi River, or Mark Twain's writing.. More: Mark Twain, Life on the Mississippi, memoir steamboat, pilot, Mississippi River American Civil War, nature, memoirs exploration, commerce, history culture, societal history, steamboating violence 00:00:00 The ‘Body Of The Nation’ 00:02:19 Chapter 1. The River And Its History 00:15:25 Chapter 2. The River And Its Explorers 00:26:34 Chapter 3. Frescoes From The Past 01:00:07 Chapter 4. The Boys’ Ambition 01:09:29 Chapter 5. I Want To Be A Cub-Pilot 01:18:20 Chapter 6. A Cub-Pilot’s Experience 01:34:02 Chapter 7. A Daring Deed 01:47:43 Chapter 8. Perplexing Lessons 02:01:07 Chapter 9. Continued Perplexities 02:15:08 Chapter 10. Completing My Education 02:26:59 Chapter 11. The River Rises 02:41:02 Chapter 12. Sounding 02:54:20 Chapter 13. A Pilot’s Needs 03:12:19 Chapter 14. Rank And Dignity Of Piloting 03:25:55 Chapter 15. The Pilots’ Monopoly 03:49:56 Chapter 16. Racing Days 04:01:12 Chapter 17. Cut-Offs And Stephen 04:17:38 Chapter 18. I Take A Few Extra Lessons 04:29:24 Chapter 19. Brown And I Exchange Compliments 04:37:36 Chapter 20. A Catastrophe 04:49:31 Chapter 21. A Section In My Biography 04:50:49 Chapter 22. I Return To My Muttons 05:07:17 Chapter 23. Traveling Incognito 05:13:33 Chapter 24. My Incognito Is Exploded 05:25:47 Chapter 25. From Cairo To Hickman 05:37:52 Chapter 26. Under Fire 05:52:25 Chapter 27. Some Imported Articles 06:03:09 Chapter 28. Uncle Mumford Unloads 06:20:36 Chapter 29. A Few Specimen Bricks 06:40:00 Chapter 30. Sketches By The Way 06:56:27 Chapter 31. A Thumb-Print And What Came Of It 07:27:51 Chapter 32. The Disposal Of A Bonanza 07:36:32 Chapter 33. Refreshments And Ethics 07:46:13 Chapter 34. Tough Yarns 07:50:04 Chapter 35. Vicksburg Dur