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Don't Take MY Advice, Take Mark Twain's!

Mark Twain (Real name Samuel Clemens) is mainly known for his most famous characters, such as Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. But his books were about much more than just entertainment.

Mark Twain's Tips For a Better Kind of Life...

Considered one of America's finest writers, Mark Twain was the talented author of such classics as “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”. He was also noteworthy for being a very wise man, often quoted.

The Wit of Mark Twain: Quotes that are Amusing and True

Mark Twain was many things: A great American novelist, a lecturer, a philosopher. He was fascinated with technology and science, and loved talking about philosophy and the world around us. But above all he was a man of words and wit.

10 Fascinating Facts About Mark Twain’s Life

Luckily, there are still plenty of excellent Mark Twain quotes he had actually coined, take a look at this collection - The Best of Mark Twain's Quotes . 2.

Mark Twain Had a Lot to Say About Almost Everything

Mark Twain was many things: A great American novelist, a lecturer, a philosopher. He was fascinated with technology and science, and loved talking about philosophy and the world around us. But above all, he was a man of words and wit.

These Quotes Will Give You a New Perspective on Life

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Did You Know These Facts About Huckleberry Finn?

Have you read "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain? This American classic has remained relevant and somewhat controversial ever since it was first published in 1884. The book has been a staple in English Literature classes at most American high schools. 

15 Rare Photos of Iconic Authors You've Never Seen

Great authors like Mark Twain and Charles Dickens are often celebrated for their words, but behind those words are fascinating lives filled with unique moments that are rarely captured.

10 Incredible Autobiographies We Should All Be Reading...

 by Mahatma Gandhi The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank Chronicles, Vol 1 by Bob Dylan I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou Agatha Christie: An Autobiography by Agatha Christie On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway Autobiography of Mark Twain

Discover the Delights of the Darjeeling Line In India

Further adding to the train and railway’s charm is a train carriage named after author Mark Twain, who spent time traveling through India during the 1890s. His trip is documented in his book, Following the Equator .

Joke: Must Be Fate

"If that isn't weird enough," says the woman, "I noticed you're reading Mark Twain. I was a communications major in university and I actually wrote my thesis on Mark Twain, how he used satire as a lens to comment on current events of the time, comparing him to satirical news sources of today.

YAY, It's Another Cat Day!

Mark Twain once said: "Of all God's creatures, there is only one that cannot be made slave of the lash. That one is the cat. If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve the man, but it would deteriorate the cat."

What Inspiring Messages One Finds on Chalkboards...

Each Monday the college would be thrilled with the art students striking works, drawing inspiration from a cosmopolitan array of characters including John Lennon, Mark Twain, Neil Degrasse Tyson and Julia Child.

Relive History In These Incredible Mansions Across the US

Mark Twain House (Hartford, Connecticut) Image Source: Makemake / Wikimedia Commons As the name suggests, this is the house that once belonged to the famed author Mark Twain . Twain and his family lived in the 25-room Victorian mansion from 1874 to 1891.

Rare Footage: Historical Photos Renewed with Color

Grant, 1868 Mark Twain, ca. 1909 Thomas Edison, John Burroughs, and Henry Ford, Ft. Myers, Florida.

These Words Were the Wittiest Put-Downs Ever Uttered!

One of author Mark Twains most famous insults. “What problems do you have, apart from being blind, unemployed, and a moron?” Tennis star John McEnroe, to a Wimbledon spectator. “Your hair wants cutting.”

20 Savage "Burns" That Will Live on Forever...

One of author Mark Twains most famous insults. “What problems do you have, apart from being blind, unemployed, and a moron?” Tennis star John McEnroe, to a Wimbledon spectator. “Your hair wants cutting.”

If Only I Could Step Back in Time to These Glorious Days

Mark Twain posing in Nikola Tesla's Lab in 1894. [related_articles] 3. A Russian family photo depicting a Russian woman who had a total of 69 children - 16 pairs of twins, 7 sets of triplets and 4 sets of quadruplets all with the same man. 4.

11 Unforgettable Mansions from the Gilded Age

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