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100	1		_aPaine, Albert Bigelow, _d1861-1937
245	1	4	_aThe Boys' Life of Mark Twain
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-10-04
508			_aProduced by Pat Castevans and David Widger
520			_a"The Boys' Life of Mark Twain" by Albert Bigelow Paine is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the formative years of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, who later became widely known as Mark Twain, exploring his early life, family background, childhood experiences, and the influences that shaped his remarkable character and literary career. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the humble beginnings of the Clemens family, detailing their migration from Tennessee to Missouri, where Samuel was born. The text paints a vivid picture of his early home life, highlighting interactions with family members and the complex social environment of a slave state. It discusses Samuel's delicate health and his imaginative nature, nurtured by the stories told during family gatherings. As the narrative progresses, it emphasizes how his experiences and observations during childhood—such as his adventures by the Mississippi River and the colorful characters he encountered—foreshadow the creativity and depth that would later characterize his writing. The opening concludes with glimpses of the adventures and mischief that would inspire his future literary works, offering insights into how the boy who would become Mark Twain was molded by his upbringing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aTwain, Mark, 1835-1910
653			_aAuthors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3463
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