Mark Twain Heals America With Laughter

The story of Mark Twain’s life is as exuberant as any of those he penned. From riverboat pilot to roving travel correspondent to bestselling author of novels such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer to inventor (of a self-pasting scrapbook), Twain’s life still glows with wit and color. Here’s his story, briefly told.