Roughing It

A rollicking account of Mark Twain's adventures in the American West during the 1860s. Twain recounts his journey from Missouri to Nevada, working as a riverboat pilot, prospector, and journalist. Filled with humor, vivid characters, and tall tales, the narrative captures the frontier spirit while offering sharp observations on mining camps, Native Americans, and the raw landscape of the untamed West. A classic memoir that blends entertainment with historical insight into America's expansion era.