Life on the Mississippi, Part 10.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Twain, Mark, 1835-1910

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Life on the Mississippi, Part 10" by Mark Twain is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This part of the book explores aspects of life along the Mississippi River, highlighting the experiences of pilots, the social culture of the South, and reflections on historical events. The narrative focuses on both personal anecdotes and broader observations about Southern society and its connection to the river. In this section, Twain delves into the festivity of Mardi Gras, reflecting on its growth and the romanticized elements that separate the Southern experience from the North. He critiques the influence of Sir Walter Scott on Southern literature and character, relating it to issues of identity and social class in the region. Twain also chronicles encounters with fellow authors like Joel Chandler Harris and shares insightful anecdotes about pilots he once knew, illustrating the dangers and camaraderie inherent in their profession. The narrative is interspersed with Twain's characteristic wit and social commentary, making it a rich exploration of both personal memory and the broader Southern landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Widger

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_on_the_Mississippi

Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-07-10