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Mark Twain: A Biography - Volume 1

by Albert Bigelow Pain

In the realm of literary giants, one figure stands as a beacon of wit, wisdom, and irreverence—Mark Twain. Now, in this compelling biography, venture into the life of America's beloved humorist and storyteller as never before. In "Mark Twain: A Biography - Volume 1," penned by the renowned author and historian Albert Bigelow Paine, the curtain is drawn back on the enigmatic world of Samuel Clemens, the man behind the iconic pen name. This enthralling account weaves together the threads of Twain's early years, presenting a tapestry of his journey from a curious boy in a humble Missouri town to a literary sensation known worldwide. Paine's masterful storytelling transports readers to the turbulent times of the 19th century, where young Samuel's adventurous spirit led him on a riveting odyssey. From his unforgettable escapades as a riverboat pilot navigating the mighty Mississippi to his thrilling experiences as a prospector chasing dreams in the silver mines, every step of Twain's formative years is vividly brought to life. Through meticulous research and a deep understanding of his subject, Paine delves into the man's innermost thoughts and emotions, peeling away the layers of the celebrated author's life. With unparalleled access to Twain's personal correspondence and intimate accounts from those closest to him, Paine presents an authentic portrayal of the genius and complexities that shaped the pen behind classics like "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Unravel the enigma of Mark Twain—the humorist, the philosopher, and the soulful observer of human nature—through the pages of this immersive and illuminating biography. Albert Bigelow Paine's meticulous prose and profound insights make this volume an essential addition to any literary aficionado's collection, offering an unvarnished look into the life of one of America's most cherished literary icons. As the first part of a captivating two-volume journey, "Mark Twain: A Biography" will leave you eagerly reaching for the second installment, yearning to discover even more about the man who dared to challenge conventions and inspire generations with his indelible words.
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Albert Bigelow Pain

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Albert Bigelow Paine 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, h...

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000 - INTRODUCTION - VOLUME I, Part 1: 1835-1866
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000 - INTRODUCTION - VOLUME I, Part 1: 1835-1866
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001 - I. ANCESTORS
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002 - II. THE FORTUNES OF JOHN AND JANE CLEMENS
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003 - III. A HUMBLE BIRTHPLACE
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004 - IV. BEGINNING A LONG JOURNEY
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005 - V. THE WAY OF FORTUNE
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006 - VI. A NEW HOME
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007 - VII. THE LITTLE TOWN OF HANNIBAL
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008 - VIII. THE FARM
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009 - IX. SCHOOL-DAYS
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010 - X. EARLY VICISSITUDE AND SORROW
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011 - XI. DAYS OF EDUCATION
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012 - XII. TOM SAWYER'S BAND
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013 - XIII. THE GENTLER SIDE
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014 - XIV. THE PASSING OF JOHN CLEMENS
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015 - XV. A YOUNG BEN FRANKLIN
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016 - XVI. THE TURNING-POINT
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017 - XVII. THE HANNIBAL “JOURNAL”
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018 - XVIII. THE BEGINNING OF A LITERARY LIFE
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019 - XIX. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FRANKLIN
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020 - XX. KEOKUK DAYS
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021 - XXI. SCOTCHMAN NAMED MACFARLANE
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022 - XXII. THE OLD CALL OF THE RIVER
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023 - XXIII. THE SUPREME SCIENCE
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024 - XXIV. THE RIVER CURRICULUM
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025 - XXV. LOVE-MAKING AND ADVENTURE
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026 - XXVI. THE TRAGEDY OF THE “PENNSYLVANIA”
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027 - XXVII. THE PILOT
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028 - XXVIII. PILOTING AND PROPHECY
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029 - XXIX. THE END OF PILOTING
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030 - XXX. THE SOLDIER
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031 - XXXI. OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY
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032 - XXXII. THE PIONEER
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033 - XXXIII. THE PROSPECTOR
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034 - XXXIV. TERRITORIAL CHARACTERISTICS
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035 - XXXV. THE MINER
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036 - XXXVI. LAST MINING DAYS
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037 - XXXVII. THE NEW ESTATE
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038 - XXXVIII. ONE OF THE “STAFF”
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039 - XXXIX. PHILOSOPHY AND POETRY
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040 - XL. “MARK TWAIN”
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041 - XLI. THE CREAM OF COMSTOCK HUMOR
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042 - XLII REPORTORIAL DAYS
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043 - XLIII. ARTEMUS WARD
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044 - XLIV. GOVERNOR OF THE “THIRD HOUSE”
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045 - XLV. A COMSTOCK DUEL
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046 - XLVI. GETTING SETTLED IN SAN FRANCISCO
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047 - XLVII. BOHEMIAN DAYS
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048 - XLVIII. THE REFUGE OF THE HILLS
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049 - XLIX. THE JUMPING FROG
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050 - L. BACK TO THE TUMULT
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051 - LI. THE CORNER-STONE
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052 - LII. A COMMISSION TO THE SANDWICH ISLANDS
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053 - LIII. ANSON BURLINGAME AND THE “HORNET” DISASTER
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054 - VOLUME I, Part 2: 1866-1875 LIV. THE LECTURER
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055 - LV. HIGHWAY ROBBERY
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056 - LVI. BACK TO THE STATES
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057 - LVII. OLD FRIENDS AND NEW PLANS
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058 - LVIII. A NEW BOOK AND A LECTURE
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059 - LIX. THE FIRST BOOK
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060 - LX. THE INNOCENTS AT SEA
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061 - LXI. THE INNOCENTS ABROAD
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062 - LXII. THE RETURN OF THE PILGRIMS
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063 - LXIII. IN WASHINGTON—A PUBLISHING PROPOSITION
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064 - LXIV. OLIVIA LANGDON
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065 - LXV. A CONTRACT WITH ELISHA BLISS, JR.
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066 - LXVI. BACK TO SAN FRANCISCO
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067 - LXVII. A VISIT TO ELMIRA
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068 - LXVIII. THE REV. “JOE” TWICHELL
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069 - LXIX. A LECTURE TOUR
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070 - LXX. INNOCENTS AT HOME—AND “THE INNOCENTS ABROAD”
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071 - LXXI. THE GREAT BOOK OF TRAVEL
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072 - LXXII. THE PURCHASE OF A PAPER
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073 - LXXIII. THE FIRST MEETING WITH HOWELLS
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074 - LXXIV. THE WEDDING-DAY
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075 - LXXV. AS TO DESTINY
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076 - LXXVI. ON THE BUFFALO “EXPRESS”
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077 - LXXVII. THE “GALAXY”
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078 - LXXVIII. THE PRIMROSE PATH
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079 - LXXIX. THE OLD HUMAN STORY
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080 - LXXX. LITERARY PROJECTS
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081 - LXXXI. SOME FURTHER LITERARY MATTERS
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082 - LXXXII. THE WRITING OF “ROUGHING IT”
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083 - LXXXIII. LECTURING DAYS
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084 - LXXXIV. "ROUGHING IT”
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085 - LXXXV. A BIRTH, A DEATH, AND A VOYAGE
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086 - LXXXVI. ENGLAND
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087 - LXXXVII. THE BOOK THAT WAS NEVER WRITTEN
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088 - LXXXVIII. "THE GILDED AGE”
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089 - LXXXIX. PLANNING A NEW HOME
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090 - XC. A LONG ENGLISH HOLIDAY
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091 - XCI. A LONDON LECTURE
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092 - XCII. FURTHER LONDON LECTURE TRIUMPHS
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093 - XCIII. THE REAL COLONEL SELLERS-GOLDEN DAYS
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094 - XCIV. BEGINNING “TOM SAWYER”
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095 - XCV. AN “ATLANTIC” STORY AND A PLAY
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096 - XCVI. THE NEW HOME
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097 - XCVII. THE WALK TO BOSTON
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098 - XCVIII. "OLD TIMES ON THE MISSISSIPPI”
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099 - XCIX. A TYPEWRITER, AND A JOKE ON ALDRICH
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100 - C. RAYMOND, MENTAL TELEGRAPHY, ETC.
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101 - CI. CONCLUDING “TOM SAWYER”—MARK TWAIN’s “EDITORS”
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102 - CII. "SKETCHES NEW AND OLD”
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103 - CIII. "ATLANTIC” DAYS
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104 - CIV. MARK TWAIN AND HIS WIFE
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