Mark Twain and The Happy Island

""Mark Twain and The Happy Island"" is a book written by Elizabeth Wallace that explores the life and work of the famous American author Mark Twain. The book takes readers on a journey through Twain's life, from his childhood in Missouri to his travels around the world and his career as a writer. Along the way, readers learn about Twain's many adventures, including his time as a riverboat pilot, his travels to Europe and the Middle East, and his experiences living in Hawaii. The book also delves into Twain's writing process and the themes that are present in his most famous works, such as ""The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"" and ""The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."" Throughout the book, Wallace provides insights into Twain's personality and character, giving readers a deeper understanding of the man behind the iconic stories. ""Mark Twain and The Happy Island"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American literature, cultural history, or the life of one of the most beloved authors of all time.1913. A Note of Introduction: This little story of The Happy Island has a place of its own in Mark Twain literature, in that it presents an idyllic picture of our philosopher-humorist in the serener days of his later life-a picture of which the author herself was a part. Mark Twain always loved Bermuda, from the first day of his first visit, to that last day of his final visit, when he sailed away with the shadows already gathering just ahead. Miss Wallace's story is a tender one, showing him still full of life and health, and of that gracious sympathy with childhood which was always one of his chief characteristics and added comfort to his later years. The world will be the better and Mark Twain's memory the sweeter for these gentle chapters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.