Welcome to 2023! On Mondays this year, let’s discuss and have fun with books. No I’m not writing book reviews. But this website is for writers, and writers like books right? So let’s have FUN with books!
Week #35 – The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, 1876
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is about a an orphan boy growing up along the Mississippi River. It is set in the 1840s in a town based on Hannibal, Missouri. Tom Sawyer has several adventures, often with his friend Huckleberry Finn. It’s 1884 sequel is Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. It was one of the first novels to be written on a typewriter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Tom_Sawyer
Mark Twain quotes, like “There are lies, damned lies, and statistics.”
https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/mark-twain-quotes
The Mississippi River begins in Minnesota and ends in Louisiana, a total of 2340 miles. It takes a drop of water 90 days to travel from the beginning to the end. At the beginning, the river flows 1.2 mph, and at the end about 3 mph.
https://www.aqvoyages.com/blog/mississippi-river-facts/
https://www.nps.gov/miss/riverfacts.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mississippi_River
The Missouri River [considered a tributary of the Mississippi River because it doesn’t lead to the ocean] begins in Montana and joins the Mississippi River in Missouri, a total of 2466 miles.
https://a-z-animals.com/blog/why-the-mississippi-river-is-only-the-second-longest-river-in-the-united-states/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri_River
You can take a riverboat cruise down the Mississippi River
https://www.adventure-life.com/mississippi-river
https://travel.usnews.com/features/top-mississippi-river-cruises
https://riverrides.com/
https://www.americancruiselines.com/cruises/mississippi-river-cruises
https://lacrossequeen.com/
https://www.steamboatnatchez.com/
https://marktwainriverboat.com/
Have you been on a Mississippi River cruise? Tell us in the comments!
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is truly a timeless classic that takes readers on a captivating journey back in time. Mark Twain's portrayal of Tom's escapades along the Mississippi River offers a vivid glimpse into the life and culture of the 1840s. The bond between Tom and Huckleberry Finn adds depth to the narrative, showcasing the power of friendship in the face of various adventures. It's fascinating to think that its sequel, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," followed in 1884, continuing the legacy of these characters. And the historical note about it being among the first novels written on a typewriter adds an interesting layer of innovation to its story. This novel continues to resonate across generations, reminding us of the magic that literature can bring to our lives.
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