twain, mark

Mark Twain's classic 1869 chronicle of his travels with a group of fellow "pilgrims" through Europe and the Holy Land, in which he makes fun of both European snobbery and American coarseness. Includes explanatory notes.

An account of life on the Mississippi in the old steamboat days and Twain's experiences as a pilot.

A detailed look at the life and work of Mark Twain including brief summaries of all his major works, a chronology of his life, and a map detailing where he lived and traveled in North America. Illustrated with period photographs, engravings, and illustrations from his books.

An account of life on the Mississippi in the old steamboat days and Twain's experiences as a pilot.

While staying at the Jumping Frog Inn, a bed-and-breakfast establishment run by her grandmother, eleven-year-old Miranda investigates a mystery involving stolen letters supposedly written by Mark Twain.

Provides an overview of the life and work of American author Mark Twain, discussing his childhood in Missouri, the influence his childhood experiences had on his work, his best-known stories, his influence on American literature, and other related topics.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of the life and work of American author Mark Twain, including brief summaries of his major works, a chronology, and a map detailing where he lived and traveled in North America.