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Mark Twain

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The historic Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford, Connecticut, where the famous author lived and wrote.

Who Was Mark Twain?

Mark Twain was a famous American writer and funny storyteller. His real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens. He wrote two very popular books: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Many people think Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the greatest American books ever written.

Growing Up and Working

Mark Twain grew up in Hannibal, Missouri, a town that appeared in his stories. As a young boy, he worked on Mississippi River boats. These adventures helped inspire his writing. His first famous story was called "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County." It made him well-known all around the world.

Fun Facts

Mark Twain loved to travel and made friends with important people, including presidents and royalty. He liked new inventions and enjoyed sharing his ideas. He passed away in 1910, the same year Halley's Comet made its closest visit to the Sun, just as he had guessed many years before. People still read his books and laugh at his clever stories today.

Images

Portrait of author Mark Twain with journalist George Alfred Townsend and editor David Gray, taken in 1871.
Portrait of a young Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, holding a printer's tool in 1850.
Portrait of author Mark Twain taken in 1867.
Mark Twain visiting Nikola Tesla's laboratory in 1894, examining one of Tesla's scientific devices.
A plaque featuring a quote by famous author Mark Twain, located in Sydney's Writers Walk.
Portrait of author Mark Twain taken in 1908.
Historical cabin exterior where author Mark Twain once stayed.
A 1940 US postage stamp honoring the famous author Mark Twain.
A classic caricature portrait of the famous American writer Mark Twain from 1908.
Portrait of author Mark Twain in his Doctor of Letters academic dress from Oxford University.

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