Feature Life on the Mississippi Mark Twain painted an evocative vision of the Mississippi River, but he didn’t tell the whole story. Thomas Ruys Smith | Published in History Today Volume 69 Issue 9 September 2019 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. USA Related Articles New Orleans: The Bubble and the Big Easy What are the Enduring Legacies of the American Civil War? Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy