Mark Twain's Life

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  • The Birth of Mark Twain

    The Birth of Mark Twain

    Samuel Langhorne Clemens , better known as Mark Twain, was born on November 30th, 1835. He was born in the city of Florida, Missouri.
  • The Death of Twain's Father

    The Death of Twain's Father

    Twain's Father, John Clemens, passed away. This devastating death led the Clemens family to financial troubles.
  • Death of Twain's Brother

    Death of Twain's Brother

    Mark Twain had a brother named Henry. Tragically, he died in a steamboat explosion. He was 20 years old.
  • "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County"

    "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County"

    Mark Twain published a short story, titled "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County". It became successful, as it made an appearance in the New York 'Saturday Press'. This begins Twain's career as a writer.
  • "The Innocents Abroad"

    "The Innocents Abroad"

    Twain's very first book, titled "The Innocents Abroad", is published. Instantly, it became a hit.
  • "The Gilded Age"

    "The Gilded Age"

    Twain published "The Gilded Age" in 1873. It gave a name to an entire era in American history.
  • "Tom Sawyer"

    "Tom Sawyer"

    The infamous "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is published.
  • "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"

    "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"

    Twain published arguably his best work, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", in 1885.
  • "Pudd'nhead Wilson"

    "Pudd'nhead Wilson"

    The final novel of Twain's, "Pudd'nhead Wilson", is published. Twain's publishing house goes bankrupt.
  • Death of Mark Twain

    Death of Mark Twain

    The American Literature Legend, Mark Twain, dies at the age of 74. He died at his home in Redding, Connecticut.