First published in 1883, this book contains Mark Twain's memoir, "e;Life on the Mississippi"e;. As well as being a memoir of his time spent as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi river, this book is also a travel book that recounts his journey along the river from St. Louis to New Orleans - many years after the War. A fascinating and characteristically humourous account, this volume is highly recommended for fans of Twain's work, and it would make for a great addition to any personal collection. Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910), more commonly known under the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, lecturer, publisher and entrepreneur most famous for his novels "e;The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"e; (1876) and "e;The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"e; (1884). Other notable works by this author include: "e;The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today"e; (1873) and "e;The Prince and the Pauper"e; (1881). Read & Co. Books is proudly republishing this fantastic work now in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned biography of the author.
| ISBN: | 9781473374195 |
| Publication date: | 8th May 2015 |
| Author: | Twain, Mark |
| Publisher: | Read Books Ltd. |
| Format: | Ebook (Epub) |