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“The editor of a newspaper cannot be independent, but must work with one hand tied behind him by party and patrons, and be content to utter only half or two-thirds of his mind . writers of all kinds are manacled servants of the public. We write frankly and fearlessly, but then we "modify" before we print.”

Quote by Mark Twain

Book:Mark Twain, the Globetrotter: Complete Travel Books, Memoirs & Anecdotes (Illustrated Edition): A Tramp Abroad, The Innocents Abroad, Roughing It, Old Times on the Mississippi, Life on the Mississippi, Following the Equator & Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion, With Author’s Biography

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Mark Twain, the Globetrotter: Complete Travel Books, Memoirs & Anecdotes (Illustrated Edition): A Tramp Abroad, The Innocents Abroad, Roughing It, Old Times on the Mississippi, Life on the Mississippi, Following the Equator & Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion, With Author’s Biography

This comprehensive collection presents a selection of Mark Twain's travel literature and personal narratives. It encompasses his experiences abroad, reflections on his early life, and insights into the Mississippi River. The volume includes 'A Tramp Abroad,' where Twain recounts his European travels, 'The Innocents Abroad,' a humorous account of his voyage to the Middle East, 'Roughing It,' his adventures in the American West, and 'Old Times on the Mississippi,' offering a nostalgic look at his childhood. 'Life on the Mississippi' provides a detailed account of his experiences as a steamboat pilot. 'Following the Equator' and 'Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion' further explore Twain's travels and musings. The book concludes with an author's biography. more

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Mark Twain

Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was a renowned American author and humorist in the 19th century. His works are characterized by humor, satire, and profound social insight, with notable novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. more

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