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Mark Twain, Son Of Missouri

Mark Twain, Son Of Missouri

Brashear, Minnie M.

Paperback

Literary FiguresFiction AnthologiesRegional: Midwest

ISBN10: 1162991151
ISBN13: 9781162991153
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 334
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mark Twain, Son of Missouri is a biography written by Minnie M. Brashear that tells the story of the life of the famous American writer, Mark Twain. The book focuses on Twain's early years growing up in Missouri, and how his experiences in this state shaped his writing and worldview. The book begins by describing Twain's childhood in Hannibal, Missouri, where he spent much of his time playing along the banks of the Mississippi River. It then goes on to explore his teenage years, during which he worked as a printer's apprentice and began writing for local newspapers. The biography also delves into Twain's travels, including his time spent in Nevada and California during the Gold Rush, as well as his trips to Europe and the Middle East. Throughout the book, Brashear provides insights into Twain's literary style and the themes that he explored in his writing, such as race, class, and the American Dream. Overall, Mark Twain, Son of Missouri is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and work of one of America's most beloved writers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Twain's legacy and the history of American literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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