Mark Twain's San Francisco: Uninhibited Dispatches on "The livest heartiest community on our continent" presents a rich anthology of Mark Twain's writings from his years in San Francisco (c. 1863–1866). Edited by Bernard Taper, the collection gathers newspaper columns, correspondence, poetry, short stories, and other observations that showcase Twain's scathing wit, social critique, and evolving literary voice. In these pages, Twain skewers everything from earthquake catalogues and newspaper politics to high society pretensions, public scandals, and the city's stray dogs, among them the famous Bummer and Lazarus. He spares no one: the police chief, city officials, theatergoers, gamblers — all are fair game under his blazing gaze. Taper's introduction frames these pieces in historical context, tracing how Twain's San Francisco years sharpened his style and social awareness.
With illustrations by Edward Jump (a contemporary of Twain's) providing visual accompaniment to the text, the anthology captures both the humor and crackle of a city in transformation. From gold-rush excess to newspaper rivalries to civic eccentricities, the book gives readers a singular portrait of San Francisco — a place big enough to inspire satire and intimate enough for personal observation.
Whether one comes for Twain's early humor or seeks insight into his development as a social critic, Mark Twain's San Francisco remains an indispensable companion for lovers of West Coast history, American letters, or Twain himself.
Mark Twain's San Francisco: Uninhibited Dispatches on "The livest heartiest community on our continent" presents a rich anthology of Mark Twain's writings from his years in San Francisco (c. 1863–1866). Edited by Bernard Taper, the collection gathers newspaper columns, correspondence, poetry, short stories, and other observations that showcase Twain's scathing wit, social critique, and evolving literary voice. In these pages, Twain skewers everything from earthquake catalogues and newspaper politics to high society pretensions, public scandals, and the city's stray dogs, among them the famous Bummer and Lazarus. He spares no one: the police chief, city officials, theatergoers, gamblers — all are fair game under his blazing gaze. Taper's introduction frames these pieces in historical context, tracing how Twain's San Francisco years sharpened his style and social awareness.
With illustrations by Edward Jump (a contemporary of Twain's) providing visual accompaniment to the text, the anthology captures both the humor and crackle of a city in transformation. From gold-rush excess to newspaper rivalries to civic eccentricities, the book gives readers a singular portrait of San Francisco — a place big enough to inspire satire and intimate enough for personal observation.
Whether one comes for Twain's early humor or seeks insight into his development as a social critic, Mark Twain's San Francisco remains an indispensable companion for lovers of West Coast history, American letters, or Twain himself.
Mark Twain's San Francisco
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Mark Twain's San Francisco
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781779793744 |
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| Publisher: | Bonhopai Books |
| Publication date: | 10/23/2025 |
| Sold by: | Bookwire |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 225 |
| File size: | 30 MB |
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