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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
Twain's Father, John Clemens, passed away. This devastating death led the Clemens family to financial troubles. -
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"
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"
Twain's very first book, titled "The Innocents Abroad", is published. Instantly, it became a hit. -
"The Gilded Age"
Twain published "The Gilded Age" in 1873. It gave a name to an entire era in American history. -
"Tom Sawyer"
The infamous "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is published. -
"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"
Twain published arguably his best work, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", in 1885. -
"Pudd'nhead Wilson"
The final novel of Twain's, "Pudd'nhead Wilson", is published. Twain's publishing house goes bankrupt. -
Death of Mark Twain
The American Literature Legend, Mark Twain, dies at the age of 74. He died at his home in Redding, Connecticut.
