Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 2 (1867-1875) By: Mark Twain (1835-1911)
Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 2 (1867-1875) provides a fascinating insight into the life and mind of one of America's most iconic literary figures. Through a collection of personal letters written over an eight-year period, readers are given a glimpse into Twain's wit, humor, and candid observations on a wide range of topics. Twain's letters reveal his deep friendships with notable figures of the time, such as Ulysses S. Grant and Bret Harte, as well as his struggles with financial woes and the pressures of fame. His irreverent humor and keen observations on politics, society, and human nature shine through in each letter, making for an engaging and enlightening read. While some may find the language and references to be dated, the overall themes and insights in Twain's letters remain relevant and thought-provoking to this day. This volume is a must-read for fans of Mark Twain and those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the man behind the literary legend. First Page: MARK TWAIN'S LETTERS 1867 1875 By Mark Twain ARRANGED WITH COMMENT BY ALBERT BIGELOW PAINE VOLUME II. To Bret Harte, in San Francisco: WESTMINSTER HOTEL, May 1, 1867. DEAR BRET, I take my pen in hand to inform you that I am well and hope these few lines will find you enjoying the same God's blessing. The book is out, and is handsome. It is full of damnable errors of grammar and deadly inconsistencies of spelling in the Frog sketch because I was away and did not read the proofs; but be a friend and say nothing about these things. When my hurry is over, I will send you an autograph copy to pisen the children with. I am to lecture in Cooper Institute next Monday night. Pray for me. We sail for the Holy Land June 8. Try to write me (to this hotel,) and it will be forwarded to Paris, where we remain 10 or 15 days. Regards and best wishes to Mrs. Bret and the family. Truly Yr Friend MARK. To Mrs. Jane Clemens and family, in St. Louis: WESTMINSTER HOTEL, May 1, 1867. DEAR FOLKS, Don't expect me to write for a while. My hands are full of business on account of my lecture for the 6th inst., and everything looks shady, at least, if not dark... Continue reading book >>

Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 2 (1867-1875) By: Mark Twain (1835-1911)

Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 2 (1867-1875) provides a fascinating insight into the life and mind of one of America's most iconic literary figures. Through a collection of personal letters written over an eight-year period, readers are given a glimpse into Twain's wit, humor, and candid observations on a wide range of topics.

Twain's letters reveal his deep friendships with notable figures of the time, such as Ulysses S. Grant and Bret Harte, as well as his struggles with financial woes and the pressures of fame. His irreverent humor and keen observations on politics, society, and human nature shine through in each letter, making for an engaging and enlightening read.

While some may find the language and references to be dated, the overall themes and insights in Twain's letters remain relevant and thought-provoking to this day. This volume is a must-read for fans of Mark Twain and those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the man behind the literary legend.

First Page:

MARK TWAIN'S LETTERS 1867 1875

By Mark Twain

ARRANGED WITH COMMENT BY ALBERT BIGELOW PAINE

VOLUME II.

To Bret Harte, in San Francisco:

WESTMINSTER HOTEL, May 1, 1867.

DEAR BRET, I take my pen in hand to inform you that I am well and hope these few lines will find you enjoying the same God's blessing.

The book is out, and is handsome. It is full of damnable errors of grammar and deadly inconsistencies of spelling in the Frog sketch because I was away and did not read the proofs; but be a friend and say nothing about these things. When my hurry is over, I will send you an autograph copy to pisen the children with.

I am to lecture in Cooper Institute next Monday night. Pray for me.

We sail for the Holy Land June 8. Try to write me (to this hotel,) and it will be forwarded to Paris, where we remain 10 or 15 days.

Regards and best wishes to Mrs. Bret and the family.

Truly Yr Friend MARK.

To Mrs. Jane Clemens and family, in St. Louis:

WESTMINSTER HOTEL, May 1, 1867.

DEAR FOLKS, Don't expect me to write for a while. My hands are full of business on account of my lecture for the 6th inst., and everything looks shady, at least, if not dark... Continue reading book >>

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Mark Twain's Letters	Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 2 (1867-1875)	Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 3 (1876-1885)
Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 4 (1886-1900)	Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 5 (1901-1906)	Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 6 (1907-1910)

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