Mark Twain: a life
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Published:
New York : Free Press, 2006.
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st Free Press trade pbk. ed.
Physical Desc:
xiii, 719 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Status:
Description
Presents a biography of nineteenth-century American writer and humorist, Mark Twain, and chronicles his personal and professional life, including information on the landscape and events of his day, describing Twain as he lived
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0743249011, 9780743249010
Notes
General Note
Originally published: c2005
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 683-689) and index.
Description
Presents a biography of nineteenth-century American writer and humorist, Mark Twain, and chronicles his personal and professional life, including information on the landscape and events of his day, describing Twain as he lived
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APA Citation (style guide)
Powers, R. (2006). Mark Twain: a life. 1st Free Press trade pbk. ed. New York, Free Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Powers, Ron. 2006. Mark Twain: A Life. New York, Free Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Powers, Ron, Mark Twain: A Life. New York, Free Press, 2006.
MLA Citation (style guide)Powers, Ron. Mark Twain: A Life. 1st Free Press trade pbk. ed. New York, Free Press, 2006.
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