In Life On The Mississippi and other childhood river pieces by Mark
Twain there are many accounts of riverboatmen being idolised by boys of
the river towns. Yet I have not come across accounts of Mark Twain
himself being so idolised during his river days. Is there any mention of
the attitude of Mark Twain's childhood friends towards him during his
piloting days? If there was even a little of such fuss, it is unlikely
that Sam Clemens never documented it.
Alternatively, is there any mention of his disappointment at not being
so recognised?

Thanks, regards, and best wishes for a new year!

Milind