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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In 1882 Mark Twain returned to the river of his childhood, determined to write the definitive travel book on the Mississippi.Life on the Mississippiis no ordinary guided tour, for every page is expressive of the structure, style and high humour that is the very essence of Twain the writer. Spiced with Twain's pungent observations and commentaries on the culture and society of the great river valley, the book is a wonderful collection of lively anecdotes, tall tales and character sketches; historical facts and information; and reminiscences of the author's boyhood and experiences as a steamboat pilot.Life on the Mississippi, in its composition and substance, is intricately related toThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In his introduction, James M. Cox suggests that in writing this travelogue Twain discovered the truths that form the heart of the odyssey depicted in his masterpiece, Huckleberry Finn.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Describes life on the Mississippi River, with observations and anecdotes about the culture and society along the river valley. This book includes character sketches, historical facts, information and reminiscences of Twain's boyhood and experiences as a steam-boat pilot. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780140390506
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Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Describes life on the Mississippi River, with observations and anecdotes about the culture and society along the river valley. This book includes character sketches, historical facts, information and reminiscences of Twain's boyhood and experiences as a steam-boat pilot. Seller Inventory # B9780140390506
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 448 pages. 7.75x5.25x1.00 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __0140390502
Book Description Condition: New. 1985. Reprint. Paperback. Describes life on the Mississippi River, with observations and anecdotes about the culture and society along the river valley. This book includes character sketches, historical facts, information and reminiscences of Twain's boyhood and experiences as a steam-boat pilot. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 312. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780140390506