Old Times On The Mississippi - Paperback

Old Times On The Mississippi is a book written by the renowned American author, Mark Twain. It is a memoir of his experiences as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River in the 1850s. The book chronicles Twain's adventures and misadventures as he navigates the treacherous waters of the Mississippi, dealing with dangerous steamboat races, unpredictable currents, and the constant threat of shipwreck. Throughout the book, Twain provides vivid descriptions of the people, places, and events that he encountered on his journeys. He also offers insights into the culture and society of the time, providing a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. The book is filled with Twain's trademark wit and humor, as well as his keen observations of human nature. It is a captivating and entertaining read that provides a unique perspective on life in the American South during the mid-19th century. Overall, Old Times On The Mississippi is a classic work of American literature that has stood the test of time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, adventure, or simply great storytelling.And then if you will go on until you know every street crossing, the character, size, and position of the crossing-stones, and the varying depth of mud in each of those numberless places, you will have some idea of what the pilot must know in order to keep a Mississippi steamer out of trouble. Next, if you will take half of the signs in that long street, and change their places once a month, and still manage to know their new positions accurately on dark nights. and keep up with these repeated changes without making any mistakes, you will understand what is required of a pilot's peerless memory by the fickle Mississippi.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.