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This biography traces Mark Twain’s early life in the silver mining camps of Nevada, where he gained firsthand experience of frontier hardships. It examines how these hardships influenced his later work as a journalist and humorist, ultimately setting the stage for his enduring legacy as one of America’s most celebrated authors.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Williams, George
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