As per the passage the statement covey the viewpoint of the author's ability to describe the river with precise language as gains more skills.
What is the author's viewpoint?
The author's viewpoint as per the passage that is life on the Mississippi river refers to his ability to navigate through the river as he describes the movement through the river with precision and makes use of the precise language to improve the skills of steamboating.
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