Life on the Mississippi

3.9 avg 15762 votes 996 reviews 17263 want to read

About this book

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.

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3.9/5 · 15762 readers · 273 pages · ≈ 5 h 03 m · Demanding

How long does it take to read Life on the Mississippi?

About ≈ 5 h 03 m — 273 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mLife on the Mississippi~5 h 03 m

How many pages is Life on the Mississippi?

273 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Life on the Mississippi273

What genre is Life on the Mississippi?

It sits on the Travel, Historical Fiction, Biography & Memoir shelves.

Is Life on the Mississippi in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who are the main characters in Life on the Mississippi?

The main characters include Mark Twain (1835-1910).

Where does Life on the Mississippi take place?

It is set in Mississippi, Mississippi River, Mississippi River Valley during 19th century.

Who wrote Life on the Mississippi?

Mark Twain.

Where can I read Life on the Mississippi online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library

Setting MississippiMississippi RiverMississippi River Valley Time period 19th century Characters Mark Twain (1835-1910)
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