"Life on the Mississippi" is an exciting book-memoir of the American writer Mark Twain, which tells about his childhood and youth spent on the banks of the Mississippi River. In this book, Twain describes his adventures as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi, talks about life on board ships, introduces the reader to the culture and traditions of the southern states of America in the 19th century. The author skillfully combines the realities of life on the river with satirical reflections on society and human nature. "Life on the Mississippi" is not only an interesting journey into the past, but also an amazing opportunity to delve into the atmosphere of the American South at that time.