The Lightning-Bug and the Lightning: Debunking the Myths of Mark Twain, in His Own Words

A critical biography examining Twain's modern legacy, from the bestselling author of A Mystery of Mysteries.

“The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter. ’tis the difference between the lightning-bug and the lightning.” —Mark Twain

Mark Twain warned us of the many problems we find ourselves facing today. He cautioned us, often in ferociously humorous ways, about the things that would be used to divide us: politics, religion, prejudice, ignorance, ...