Mark Twain Project

Date of Birth

Nov 30, 1835

Mark Twain was born on November 30, 1835 in Florida Missouri.

Mark Twain Project

Period: Nov 30, 1835 to Feb 28, 1869

Twain's Father's Passing

Feb 28, 1847

At the age of 12 years old Twain's father has unexpectedly passed away.

Printer's Apprentice

Feb 28, 1848

Twain completed the fifth grade and started working as a printer's apprentice.

The Art of Steamboats

Feb 28, 1852

At 21 years old Twain began learning the art of piloting a steamboat.

Licensed Pilot

Feb 28, 1859

Twains dream had come true after several years of learning the art of piloting a steamboat, he had finally became a licensed pilot.

War Breaks Out

Feb 28, 1861

Once the war began Twain served in the army for only few weeks.

Twain's Jounalist Career

Feb 28, 1862

Twain left for San Francisco to becomce a Journalist.

Twain's First Book

Feb 28, 1869

Twain published his first book 'The Innocents Abroad".