How the Mississippi River helped build America and inspire Mark Twain

The Mississippi River transformed America’s size, commerce and culture. It also inspired Mark Twain’s most famous stories.

Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/05/31/mississippi-river-future-history-mark-twain-asian-carp/89935836007/

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