Length3h 37m
About this audiobook
Step back in time with Mark Twain's 'Old Times on the Mississippi,' an audiobook that offers a fascinating glimpse into the author's experiences as a young riverboat pilot on the mighty Mississippi River. Twain's vivid storytelling brings to life the era of steamboat travel, complete with colorful characters, daring escapades, and the challenges of navigating treacherous waters. With his trademark wit and humor, Twain's narrative paints a vivid picture of a bygone era, making this audiobook a delightful journey through the pages of history.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (18)
Includes Goodreads
GenreAction and Adventure, Humor
Length3 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byJohn Greenman
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateNov 24, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Cub Wants to Be a Pilot
2Cub Pilot's Experience; or, Learning the River
3The Continued Perplexities of Cub Piloting
4The Cub Pilot's Education Nearly Completed
5Sounding Faculties Peculiarly Necessary to a Pilot
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6Official Rank and Dignity of a Pilot. the Rise and Decadence of the Pilot's Asociation
7Leaving Port; Racing; Shortening of the River by Cut-offs; a Steamboar's Ghost; 'Stephen's' Plan of 'Resumption'
8A Literary Nightmare
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