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One person found this helpful. One of the many classics I have read, I love getting into the minds of writers from 'back in the day'. The way they use words to paint ideas and hold conversations is astounding. And for being a free download, and I happy with how accurate it is from physical book to digital. One person found this helpful 2 people found this helpful. Can't fault Mark Twain! I am not a critic of literature by profession.
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He apprenticed with a printer. He also work Samuel Langhorne Clemens , better known by his pen name Mark Twain , was an American author and humorist.
Sketches New and Old is a collection of short stories by Mark Twain. It was published in All the stories are fictional except for "The Case of George Fisher. The Project Gutenberg EBook of Sketches New and Old, Complete by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost.
He also worked as a typesetter and contributed articles to his older brother Orion's newspaper. After toiling as a printer in various cities, he became a master riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River, before heading west to join Orion. He was a failure at gold mining, so he next turned to journalism.
While a reporter, he wrote a humorous story, "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," which proved to be very popular and brought him nationwide attention. His travelogues were also well-received.
Twain had found his calling. He achieved great success as a writer and public speaker. His wit and satire earned praise from critics and peers, and he was a friend to presidents, artists, industrialists, and European royalty. However, he lacked financial acumen.
Though he made a great deal of money from his writings and lectures, he squandered it on various ventures, in particular the Paige Compositor, and was forced to declare bankruptcy. With the help of Henry Huttleston Rogers, however, he eventually overcame his financial troubles.
Twain worked hard to ensure that all of his creditors were paid in full, even though his bankruptcy had relieved him of the legal responsibility. Born during a visit by Halley's Comet, he died on its return. He was lauded as the "greatest American humorist of his age", and William Faulkner called Twain "the father of American literature". Books by Mark Twain. Trivia About Sketches, New and No trivia or quizzes yet.
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