Both authors can be looked up (separately) on Google, and you can easily find their dates of birth. I looked it up for you. Mark Twain was born on November 30, 1835, and Jules Verne was born on February 8, 1828. Therefore, Verne was born about 7 years before Twain.
If you are looking for the answer regarding where you would have looked for this information in the past, you likely would have found the answer in the Dictionary of American Biography.
You could look up the birth dates of Mark Twain and Jules Verne on a reliable online source like Wikipedia or a dedicated author biography website. Comparing their birth years would show who was born first.
Google or Wikipedia.
Jules Verne was born before Mark Twain was born.
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You could look in the Dictionary of American Biography.
You can learn that it is possible to educate yourself. Mark Twain only had a 6th grade education but he became the greatest American author.
When Bixby says that Twain needs to learn the shape of the river, he means that Twain needs to understand the nuances and characteristics of the river, such as its twists, turns, and currents, in order to navigate it effectively. This advice reflects the importance of experience and familiarity when dealing with challenging situations.
Twain hopes that humans will be less cruel to one another and learn to coexist with each other.
According to inquirists, what is the biggest factor affecting whether or not students learn?
Read Mark Twain and other American authors. Associate with cultured Americans. Do not try to learn it from people on television or the radio - they generally do not speak well.
Whether you have to learn Spanish or not depends on your specific circumstances - for example, whether you live, or will live, in a Spanish-speaking country, or whether you need it for a college course.To learn languages, I recommend (among other things) to check the free online courses from DuoLingo.
In "A Cub Pilot," Twain learns the importance of hard work, perseverance, and humility. He discovers that experience and knowledge are necessary for success, and that he must respect the Mississippi River and its dangers in order to become a skilled pilot. Ultimately, Twain gains a greater appreciation for the challenges and rewards of the profession.
I'm sure that you may be able to, the real issue is whether you are physically and mentally able to learn.