Mark Twain's America: A Celebration in Words and Images

by Library of Congress, Harry L. Katz, Mary Louise Kelly

Book Overview

Mark Twain is an American icon. We now know him as the author of classics, but in his day he was a controversial satirist and public figure who traveled the world and healed post-Civil War America with his tall tales, witty anecdotes, and humorous but insightful novels and stories. Twain's legacy continues to flourish over 100 years after his death.

MARK TWAIN'S AMERICA features spectacular examples of Twain memorabilia and period Americana...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316209392
• ISBN13: 9780316209397
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.4" x 10.1"

Customer Reviews

Very well composed

With all the Samuel Clemens books available, this one is a great illustrated overview of his life, his struggles, and his works.