Mark Twain

Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 - April 21, 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author andhumorist. He is most noted for his novels, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876), and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), the latter often called "the Great American Novel." Twain grew up in Hannibal, Missouri, which would later provide the setting for Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. He apprenticed with a printer. He also worked as a typesetter and contributed articles to his older brother Orion's newspaper. After toiling as a printer in various cities, he became a master riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River, before heading west to join Orion. He was a failure at gold mining, so he next turned to journalism. While a reporter, he wrote a humorous story, "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County", which became very popular and brought nationwide attention. His travelogues were also well received. Twain had found his calling. -wikipedia

"Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is not just one of the most brilliant adventure stories ever written but also a wonderfully detailed portrait of nineteenth-century America. "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" follows the exploits of Tom Sawyer's closest friend, Huckleberry 'Huck' Finn, the son of the town drunk, who is placed under the benign guardianship of Widow Douglas. Although life at the widow's house is comfortable, Huck finds the Widow's attempts to 'civilize' him infuriating. And when his abusive father turns up to make trouble, Huck decides he's had enough. He runs away and sets off down the Mississippi River. En route, he meets Jim, Widow Douglas' escaped slave, and forges an unlikely friendship with him. As they sail down the river together, they encounter a strange cast of characters - thieves, bandits and feuding families. And when Jim is captured, Huck must enlist the support of his old comrade Tom to rescue his new friend.

"Halloween Classics" presents five scary tales for the holiday, each with an EC-style introduction by famed horror author Mort Castle. Featured are Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", Arthur Conan Doyle's mummy tale "Lot No. 249", Mark Twain's "A Curious Dream", and H. P. Lovecraft's "Cool Air". Plus, a comics adaptation of the great silent film "The Cabinet of Dr. Calligari", illustrated by Matt Howarth, with a terrifying cover by Simon Gane.

No home library is complete without the classics! Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a keepsake to be read and treasured. One of the most popular books of all-time, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has been both venerated and vilified since it was first published in 1885. The story of a young abused boy on the run and his friendship with a runaway slave is about loyalty, compassion, and doing what is right, and it remains one of Mark Twain's greatest achievements. Now available as part of the Canterbury Classics series, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a must-have addition to the libraries of all classic literature lovers. About the Word Cloud Classics series:Classic works of literature with a clean, modern aesthetic! Perfect for both old and new literature fans, the Word Cloud Classics series from Canterbury Classics provides a chic and inexpensive introduction to timeless tales. With a higher production value, including heat burnished covers and foil stamping, these eye-catching, easy-to-hold editions are the perfect gift for students and fans of literature everywhere.