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Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens, 1835-1910) is an American icon. Books like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn define two sides of an imagined American childhood while Huckleberry Finn and The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson continue to expose the wounds of racism in American society. Although he first began to wear his famous white suit in public in 1906, just a few years before his death, that is the most familiar image of Mark Twain for people throughout the world. He was -- still is -- the cigar-smoking humorist-sage whose very name inspires smiles: "As Mark Twain said...." But Mark Twain's life and career were more varied and complex than most people realize. He was a printer and journalist, steamboat pilot, gold and silver miner, a newspaper editor, author, and publisher. He was also deeply involved in American political and cultural issues, and an active participant in several anti-imperialist movements.

This site combines more than 2,000 pages of local materials by and about Mark Twain with links to the best resources available elsewhere on the Web. Available writings range from his first book, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, and Other Sketches (1867) to his autobiography and speeches. It will also guide you to the most comprehensive materials for studying Mark Twain's life and writings and both the times in which he lived and his continuing influence today. Follow the links at the upper left or the bottom of any page for a directory of available materials or use the search form to locate information on specific topics.