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Life on the Mississippi: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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At once a romantic history of a mighty river, an autobiographical account of Twains early steamboat days, and a storehouse of humorous anecdotes and sketches, here is the raw material from which Mark Twain wrote his finest novel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Quick facts about Life on the Mississippi

  • Title: Life on the Mississippi
  • Author: Mark Twain
  • First published: 1883
  • Genre: american authors, fiction, historical fiction
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL53959W

Where to read Life on the Mississippi

Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Life on the Mississippi about?

At once a romantic history of a mighty river, an autobiographical account of Twains early steamboat days, and a storehouse of humorous anecdotes and sketches, here is the raw material from which Mark Twain wrote his finest novel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn..

Who wrote Life on the Mississippi?

Life on the Mississippi was written by Mark Twain.

When was Life on the Mississippi published?

Life on the Mississippi was first published in 1883.

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