TY  - BOOK
AU  - Twain,Mark
AU  - Paine,Albert Bigelow
TI  - Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 2 (1867-1875)
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Correspondence
KW  - Authors, American -- 19th century -- Correspondence
N1  - Release date is 2004-09-18; Produced by David Widger; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 2 (1867-1875)" by Mark Twain is a collection of personal correspondence written during the late 19th century. This volume provides an intimate glimpse into Twain's life as he navigates his professional career, personal relationships, and experiences while traveling. Throughout these letters, Twain engages with friends and family, often sharing his thoughts on his writing projects and travels, as well as his feelings of excitement, frustration, and humor.  At the start of the volume, Twain addresses his close acquaintances and family members, discussing the launch of his book and his upcoming lecture engagements. He expresses a certain tension between his busy schedule and the anticipation of his sea voyage, showcasing his characteristic humor and wit. Initial letters reveal his relationship with fellow writers and the anxieties associated with public performances. As he embarks on his journey, Twain shares brief updates from various ports, detailing his encounters, impressions, and the quirks of international travel. The beginning sets the stage for a vivid exploration of Twain's formative years, filled with rich anecdotes that hint at the experiences that would later inform his celebrated literary works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3194
ER  -