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the jumping off point for Mark Twain's career as a writer started with the publication of his article, "Jim Smiley and his notorious jumping frog" in the New york Saturday Press on Novermber 18, 1865. He got the story from when he tried his hand at being a miner. the inspiration came from sitting around and listening to the old miners tell outandish stories.
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"The Innocents Abroad," published in 1869, is considered the book that first brought recognition to Mark Twain. It was based on his experiences traveling through Europe and the Middle East. This work established Twain as a prominent American author and humorist.
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Where was Mark Twain's first public appearance?
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Who was first winner of Mark Twain humor prize?
Bob Hope was the winner of the first Mark Twain humor prize.
What was Mark's first job?
Mark Twain's first job was as a typesetter.
What was Mark Twain's first novel?
Mark Twain's first story was "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," His first novel was Innocents Abroad.
What is Mark Twain famuos for?
Mark Twain was first made famous for his story "The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County".
What was Mark Twains first job?
Mark Twain's first job was as a typesetter.
What book did he first get Mark Twain get recognized for?
Roughing it.
What was the first school to have red bricks?
Mark Twain..
Was Mark Twain white?
Mark Twain was white.
Is Shania Twain's brother Mark Twain?
Shania Twain has a younger brother named Mark, but that's not the famous author Mark Twain. Shania's brother Mark was born in the 1970s.
How old was Mark Twain when he got his first job?
he was 12
The Gilded Age was marked by who?
Mark Twain
