The Mighty Mississippi is one of the longest and most storied waterways in America. Cruises on the river offer a unique ...

of inflated memory," and, speaking of indifference which attended the discovery of the Mississippi, remarks, "Apparently, nobody happened to want such a river, nobody needed it, nobody was curious ...

The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with the ...

After forays across the country, he returned to Hannibal in 1857 and became a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi. This ...

Its connection to American culture has made it a focal point for American literature, including Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn. From the Mississippi's wildlife diversity to its long and fascinating ...

Influenced by the Mississippi River ... Although born two generations apart, Mark Twain and Will Rogers each developed a style that was quintessentially American. Their approach was direct ...

Percival Everett is back on the Booker Prize shortlist with James. After the success of his 2022 Book Prize nominated The ...

And, for some riverine fun, enjoy dinner along with a cruise on the Mark Twain Riverboat, which plies the waters of the Mississippi. This eclectic destination, just northeast of St. Louis, Missouri, ...

Follow a timeline of key events in Mark Twain's life.

Political polls come in three categories: those of adult Americans, registered voters or likely voters. Their accuracy varies ...

The Mark Twain House on Farmington Avenue in Hartford ... He had left his Missouri roots and his early jobs as a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River and a miner in California far behind ...