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Although the exact origins of the name are unknown, it is worth noting that clemens operated riverboats, and mark twain is a nautical term for water found to be two fathoms 12 feet 3. The complete and unabridged novels nook edition cambridge world classics all of twains finished and unfinished novels in original versions including the huckleberry finn and tom sawyer adventures nookbook. Slovenly peter first edition mark twain bauman rare books. His work received universal praise from critics and peers alike, and he counted presidents, artists and royalty among his friends. Click here for this years collectors corner highlights. Clemens, hartford 1876 on the front flyleaf and annotated by him on the. Mark twain biography and list of works mark twain books.
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Katzs book, mark twains america, gives a fascinating inside glimpse into the writer using rare illustrations, vintage photographs, maps. Apr 06, 2016 but perhaps one of the novels most interesting aspects is the physical book itself, or rather the handful of early, rare, and illustrated editions that somehow manage to elevate this famed literary work. Mark twain rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. Mark twain also wrote adventures of huckleberry finn in 1885. Mark twain collection selected special collections.
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