mississippi river

An adaptation of the classic novel in which young Tom Sawyer embarks on a series of adventures along the Mississippi River with his friends Huck Finn and Becky Thatcher, including witnessing a murder, looking for buried treasure, and whitewashing a fence.

Chronicles the events surrounding the 1927 Mississippi flood, discussing what caused the flood, the destruction it caused to the surrounding area, and the residents' and government's efforts to clean up the damage.

Huck Finn, the son of the town drunk, and Jim, an escaped slave, make a break for freedom down the vast Mississippi River on a raft.

Huck, in flight from his murderous father, and Jim, in flight from slavery, pilot their raft down the Mississippi River in search of freedom.

The adventures of a mischievous young boy and his friends growing up in a Mississippi River town in the nineteenth century.

Describes the length of the Mississippi River, the origin of its name, and the history of transportation on it.

The story of a young boy, his friends, and their lives and adventures on the Mississippi River.

Describes the author's journey down the Mississippi River. Includes observations about the historical impact of this river on human activities.

Huckleberry Finn, the son of the town drunk, and Jim, an escaped slave, make a break for freedom down the Mississippi River on a raft, sharing many adventures along the way.