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Written in response to the early death of his eldest daughter, Susy, this title deals with the daily life the author shared with his wife Livy, their three daughters, a great many servants, and an imposing array of pets.

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"A rare treat: a glimpse into the home life of one of America's greatest authors...in his own words." -- Glenn Dallas San Francisco Book Review "The book will delight those with only a popular acquaintance with Twain as well as Twain specialists, literary researchers, and historians." Journal of American Culture

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Introduction A Family Sketch by Mark Twain A True Story, Repeated Word for Word as I Heard It by Mark Twain A Record of the Small Foolishnesses of Susie and "Bay" Clemens (Infants) by Mark Twain At the Farm by Mark Twain Quarry Farm Diary by Livy Clemens Mark Twain by Susy Clemens About the Texts About the Illustrations Biographical Directory Works Cited Acknowledgments

A Family Sketch and Other Private Writings

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    A Hardback by Mark Twain, Livy Clemens, Susy Clemens

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      Publisher: University of California Press
      Publication Date: 07/11/2014
      ISBN13: 9780520280731, 978-0520280731
      ISBN10: 0520280733

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Written in response to the early death of his eldest daughter, Susy, this title deals with the daily life the author shared with his wife Livy, their three daughters, a great many servants, and an imposing array of pets.

      Trade Review
      "A rare treat: a glimpse into the home life of one of America's greatest authors...in his own words." -- Glenn Dallas San Francisco Book Review "The book will delight those with only a popular acquaintance with Twain as well as Twain specialists, literary researchers, and historians." Journal of American Culture

      Table of Contents
      Introduction A Family Sketch by Mark Twain A True Story, Repeated Word for Word as I Heard It by Mark Twain A Record of the Small Foolishnesses of Susie and "Bay" Clemens (Infants) by Mark Twain At the Farm by Mark Twain Quarry Farm Diary by Livy Clemens Mark Twain by Susy Clemens About the Texts About the Illustrations Biographical Directory Works Cited Acknowledgments

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