
By April Jones Prince, Who HQ, John O'Brien (Illustrator)
Part of the Who Was . . . ? series
This biography tells the story of the life and career of Mark Twain, from his childhood in Missouri to his rise as a renowned author and humorist.
Dive into the adventurous life of Mark Twain, a literary giant with a restless spirit. From silver prospecting in Nevada to navigating the Mississippi, Twain's journey is filled with humor and social insight. Yet, beneath the laughter lies a serious critic of racism and injustice. Discover the man behind the stories in this captivating biography, where each chapter reveals a new facet of his remarkable life. What drove Twain's relentless quest for adventure and justice?
A humorist, narrator, and social observer, Mark Twain is unsurpassed in American literature. Best known as the author of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain, not unlike his protagonist, Huck, has a restless spirit. He found adventure prospecting for silver in Nevada, navigating steamboats down the Mississippi, and making people laugh around the world. But Twain also had a serious streak and decried racism and injustice. His fascinating life is captured candidly in this enjoyable biography.
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