Scribblin' for a Livin'
Subtitle: Mark Twain's pivotal period in Buffalo
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Amherst, New York
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 332
ISBN-13: 9781616145910
Description: Portrait of the famous author at a formative and important juncture of his life, detailing the domestic, social, and professional experiences of Mark Twain while he lived in Buffalo. Based on years of researching historical archives, combing through microfilm of the Express when Twain was editor, and even interviewing descendants of Buffalonians who knew Twain, Reigstad has uncovered a wealth of fascinating information, drawing a vivid portrait of Twain's work environment at the Express, colorful anecdotes about his colleagues, quirky work habits, and original Twain stories.
Table of contents: title: Foreword / Dr. Neil Schmitz; title: Prologue : I will always confine myself strictly to the truth; title: Introduction : Offer the new editor a chair; title: The boys of the Express; title: I would rather scribble; title: This caravansery; title: My rascally pilgrimage; title: Aladdin's palace; title: Writing for enjoyment as well as profit; title: Toppling pyramids; title: Epilogue : This renewal of the old times; title: Appendixes.; title: Mark Twain and Niagara; title: In trouble; title: Mark Twain in a fix; title: Six illustrations by John Harrison Mills; title: Police court columns; title: People and things columns; title: Arthur; title: Innocence at home; or hunting a hero in Washington; title: From page one, Buffalo Morning Express