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Mark Twain in Washington, D.C. : the Adventures of a Capital Correspondent / John Muller ; forewords by Donald T. Bliss & Donald A. Ritchie.

Author/creator Muller, John, 1984-
Format Electronic and Book
Publication InfoCharleston, SC : History Press, 2013.
Description192 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm
Supplemental Content Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete
Subject(s)
Abstract "When young Samuel Clemens first visited the nation's capital in 1854, both were rough around the edges and of dubious potential. Returning as Mark Twain in 1867, he brought his sharp eye and acerbic pen to the task of covering the capital for nearly a half-dozen newspapers. He fit in perfectly among the other hard-drinking and irreverent correspondents. His bohemian sojourn in Washington, D.C., has been largely overlooked, but his time in the capital city was catalytic to Twain's rise as America's foremost man of letters. While in Washington City, Twain received a publishing offer from the American Publishing Company that would jumpstart his fame. Through original research unearthing never-before-seen material, author John Muller explores how Mark Twain's adventures as a capital correspondent proved to be a critical turning point in his career"-- Provided by publisher.
Abstract "A chronicle of the time Mark Twain spent in Washington, D.C"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 179-185) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2013040272
ISBN9781609499648 (softcover)

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