This book by Mark Twain is arguably one of his best works. It is a wonderful story about a forgotten era of American history. Twain recalls his young days as a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi, he writes of his past and all the regrets in life one would like to change and yet cannot and all the adventures of youth. If you are interested in Civil War stories and the youth of a classic literary artist then this is the book for you.Please Note: This book is easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult to decipher. The Microsoft eBook has a contents page linked to the chapter headings for easy navigation. The Adobe eBook has bookmarks at chapter headings and is printable up to two full copies per year.