Mark Twain on the Lecture Circuit

“The joy of writing about Mark Twain is the joy of uncovering the unpredictable and refreshing things he said. Mr. Fatout has served us well reconstructing this glowing aspect of Mark’s career.”—Atlantic.

 

 “Sam Clemens could be vain, petty and jealous, and Fatout is the first to admit it….Thanks to Paul Fatout’s research and writing we have a rounded picture of the grumpy, witty Twain staring over the footlights at a crowd of curious Americans.” — San Francisco Chronicle.

 

 “Done with skill and honesty. . . . Fatout writes with a sure and light hand.”—Chicago Sunday Tribune.