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Spanning the time between 1872 and the year before he died, this collection of after-dinner speeches, random thoughts to "the press," etc. clearly documents, once again, the truly eclectic mind of Samuel Clemens. It also demonstrates how he dealt with adulation, compliments and... Read Full Overview

In addition to being one of America's greatest novelists and humorists, Mark Twain (1835-1910) was a captivating public speaker. Once he became an established author with an enthusiastic following, Twain earned a substantial part of his income by conducting lecture tours. This... Read Full Overview

One of the most renowned public speakers of his day, Mark Twain was often asked to give speeches to mark public holidays or important anniversaries, for school graduations, at banquets for distinguished visitors, and at events sponsored by charitable organizations, reform groups,... Read Full Overview

Mark Twain's Speeches, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Mark Twain's Speeches is one of the greatest works by the Mark Twain. It is one of the vintage collections by the Mark Twain. Twain enjoyed immense public popularity, and his keen wit and incisive satire earned him praise from both critics and peers. American author William Faulkner... Read Full Overview

Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835