The Life of Mark Twain

- Was born when Halley's Comet passed and died when it passes by again.

- Real name is Samuel Langhorne Clemens.

- His first book was The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County and Other Sketches.

- His daughter died on August 18, 1869 of meningitis.

- The 80's represented the artistic and personal best of his career and life, the 90's were the worst.