answersLogoWhite

0

Because it paid well

User Avatar

Wiki User

8y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

According to the reading which job aboard a steamboat was the best?

pilot


According to the reading why was the position of steamboat pilot the best?

Because it paid well


In the reading life on the Mississippi which position aboard a steamboat paid the most?

the pilot


What is the name of the newspaper in steamboat Colorado?

The steamboat Pilot


What did Mark Twain want to do in life?

A steamboat pilot


What kind of boat was Mr.Bixby the pilot of?

Steamboat


When was Steamboat Pilot magazine first published?

Steamboat Pilot on July 31, 1885. It was founded by James Hoyle, and was published out of a log cabin. When it was established, it had a circulation of only 5.


How is twain's desire to be a steamboat pilot different from his other childhood dreams?

Twain's desire to be a steamboat pilot was more concrete and achievable compared to his other childhood dreams, such as being a pirate or an Indian. The dream of being a steamboat pilot was based on a real profession that he could realistically pursue, whereas his other dreams were more fantastical and unlikely to come true. Twain's desire to be a steamboat pilot also reflected his fascination with the Mississippi River and the culture associated with steamboat travel.


Who was Horace bixby?

Essentially the greatest steamboat captain of all time. He inspired Mark Twain to become a steamboat pilot.


Who was Horace E Bixby?

Essentially the greatest steamboat captain of all time. He inspired Mark Twain to become a steamboat pilot.


What famous author used his experiences as a steamboat pilot to write books?

Mark Twain


What is the theme of a cub pilot?

"A Cub Pilot" by Mark Twain had a theme of inspiration. It was about his experience as a steamboat cub pilot in Mississippi, which would later inspire him to create the setting for his stories about Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.