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Mark Twain Life On The Mississippi

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Englisch
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Life on the Mississippi is a memoir by Mark Twain of his days as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the American Civil War, and also a travel book, recounting his trip along the Mississippi from St. Louis to New Orleans many years after the War. The book begins with a brief history of the river as reported by Europeans and Americans, beginning with the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto in 1542. It continues with anecdotes of Twain's training as a steamboat pilot, as the 'cub' of an experienced pilot. He describes, with great affection, the science of navigating the ever-changing Mississippi River. In the second half, Twain narrates his trip many years later on a steamboat from St. Louis to New Orleans. He describes the competition from railroads, and the new, large cities, and adds his observations on greed, gullibility, tragedy, and bad architecture. He also tells some stories that are most likely tall tales. [mehr]

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Daniel Coenn Mark Twain

His Words

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Englisch
5598 Wörter
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This book is a collection of 233 quotes and aphorisms of Mark Twain: “Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.” “The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter.” “The lack of money is the root of all evil.” “It's not the size of the dog in the fight; it's the size of the fight in the dog.” “A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining, but wants it back the minute it begins to rain.” “For business reasons, I must preserve the outward signs of sanity.” “Go to heaven for the climate and hell for the company.” “Jim said that bees won't sting idiots, but I didn't believe that, because I tried them lots of times myself and they wouldn't sting me.” “If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.” [mehr]

Stichwörter: Mark Twain, quotes

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William Dean Howells My Mark Twain

From "Literary Friends And Acquaintances"

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Englisch
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William Dean Howells (March 1, 1837 – May 11, 1920) was an American realist author, literary critic, and [mehr]

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ALBERT BIGELOW PAINE THE BOYS' LIFE OF MARK TWAIN

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Albert Bigelow Paine (July 10, 1861 – April 9, 1937) was an American author and biographer best known [mehr]

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ALBERT BIGELOW PAINE THE BOYS' LIFE OF MARK TWAIN

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Albert Bigelow Paine (July 10, 1861 – April 9, 1937) was an American author and biographer best known for his work with Mark Twain. Paine was a member of the Pulitzer Prize Committee and wrote in several genres, including fiction, humor, and verse.[1] Paine was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts and was moved to Bentonsport, Iowa when one year old. From early childhood until early adulthood, Paine lived in the village of Xenia in southern Illinois; here he received his schooling. His home in Xenia is still standing. At the age of twenty, he moved to St. Louis, where he trained as a photographer, and became a dealer in photographic supplies in Fort Scott, Kansas. Paine sold out in 1895 to become a full-time writer, moving to New York. He spent most of his life in Europe, including France where he wrote two books about Joan of Arc. This work was so well received in France that he was awarded the title of Chevalier in the Légion d'honneur by the French government.[1] Paine was married to Dora and had three daughters.[1] [mehr]

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Albert Bigelow Paine The Boys' Life of Mark Twain

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Albert Bigelow Paine (July 10, 1861 – April 9, 1937) was an American author and biographer best known [mehr]

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Albert Bigelow Paine The Boys' Life of Mark Twain

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Albert Bigelow Paine (July 10, 1861 – April 9, 1937) was an American author and biographer best known for his work with Mark Twain. Paine was a member of the Pulitzer Prize Committee and wrote in several genres, including fiction, humor, and verse.Paine was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts and was moved to Bentonsport, Iowa when one year old. From early childhood until early adulthood, Paine lived in the village of Xenia in southern Illinois; here he received his schooling. [mehr]

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Albert Bigelow Paine The Boys' Life of Mark Twain

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Albert Bigelow Paine (July 10, 1861 – April 9, 1937) was an American author and biographer best known [mehr]

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Albert Bigelow Paine Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete

The Personal And Literary Life Of Samuel Langhorne Clemens

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Albert Bigelow Paine (July 10, 1861 – April 9, 1937) was an American author and biographer best known [mehr]

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Albert Bigelow Paine The Boys' Life of Mark Twain

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Albert Bigelow Paine (July 10, 1861 – April 9, 1937) was an American author and biographer best known for his work with Mark Twain. Paine was a member of the Pulitzer Prize Committee and wrote in several genres, including fiction, humor, and verse.[1] Paine was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts and was moved to Bentonsport, Iowa when one year old. From early childhood until early adulthood, Paine lived in the village of Xenia in southern Illinois; here he received his schooling. His home in Xenia is still standing. [mehr]

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