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100 1 _aTwain, Mark,
_d1835-1910
245 1 0 _aAuf dem Mississippi; Nach dem fernen Westen
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_on_the_Mississippi Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leben_auf_dem_Mississippi
500 _aTranslations from: Life on the Mississippi and Roughing It.
500 _aRelease date is 2021-03-19
508 _aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Auf dem Mississippi; Nach dem fernen Westen" by Mark Twain is a collection of humorous writings written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the author's experiences and observations along the Mississippi River, providing insights into the historical significance and various characters associated with the river's culture and commerce. The book likely features Twain's trademark wit, showcasing both the charm and the challenges of river life. The opening of the book sets the stage by highlighting the Mississippi River's vastness and importance to the nation, described as more than just a waterway but as a significant artery of American life. Twain introduces readers to various elements of the river's history, including its geographical details, its exploration, and the essence of life on its banks through past and present narratives. Through anecdotes and factual recounting, he paints a vivid picture of early river culture, the role of steamboats, and the aspirations of young men who dream of becoming 'damp boat men,' mirroring Twain’s own youthful pursuits. This beginning effectively piques interest in the tales and humor that are sure to follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMississippi River -- Description and travel
653 _aMississippi River Valley -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
653 _aWest (U.S.) -- Description and travel
653 _aHawaii -- Description and travel
653 _aAuthors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
653 _aPilots and pilotage -- Mississippi River
653 _aTwain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Travel -- Mississippi River
653 _aTwain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Travel -- West (U.S.)
653 _aAuthors, American -- Homes and haunts -- West (U.S.)
653 _aWest (U.S.) -- Intellectual life -- 19th century
700 1 _aRichter, Albert B.,
_d1845-1898
700 1 _aSchrödter, H.,
_d1872-1957
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64869
999 _c105692
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