mississippi river

Huck Finn, the son of the town drunk, and Jim, an escaped slave, make a break for freedom down the Mississippi River on a raft.

Chronicles the events surrounding the 1927 Mississippi flood, discussing what caused the flood, the destruction it caused to the surrounding area, and the residents' and government's efforts to clean up the damage.

A brief history of the steamboats which plied the Mississippi River from the early 1800s until the beginning of the age of the railroad later in the century.

An account of life on the Mississippi in the old steamboat days and Twain's experiences as a pilot.

A young boy and an escaped slave float down the Mississippi River and have many adventures along the way.

Contains the text of the novel, letters about the composition and publication of the novel, and critical essays.

Tells the adventures of a boy and a runaway slave as they travel down the Mississippi River on a raft.

Contains the complete text of "Huckleberry Finn" and eighteen essays that address three major controversies that surround the novel, including sexual orientation, Mark Twain's ending, and racism.