Life on the Mississippi: A Charming Depiction of a Bygone Era in American History

is Mark Twain's depiction of his life on the Mississippi river as a steamboat pilot; Beginning with a brief history of the river, continuing with a depiction of his early training as a steamboat pilot and following many years later with a description of his trip on a steamboat from St. Louis to New Orleans. Combined with many tall tales "Life on the Mississippi" is a charming depiction of a bygone era in American history. The book is equal parts travelogue, history, nostalgia and yarns.