Why am I reading Mark Twain again? It has been more than 70 years Since my class at the Davidson Junior High school produced ...

Explore Mark Twain's greatest books, from timeless adventures to sharp wit and humor. Discover the classics that shaped ...

For most, it’s hard to imagine paddling the entire length of the Mississippi River, from its headwaters at Minnesota’s Lake ...

Let’s imagine that Franklin D. Roosevelt had possessed the same gift for longevity as Jimmy Carter and lived until he was 100 ...

But the headline act was not the ship, it was the Mississippi itself. Dubbed “the great artery of America” by Civil War ...

He was the first president to replicate the experience of two fabled American literary characters, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, who snuck into their own funerals after being presumed drowned ...

and unforgettable characters like Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. But there's more to this literary legend than meets the eye. From his adventurous life to his humorous yet profound insights ...

Tom Sawyer is a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River in the mid 1800s. Along with his best friend Huckleberry Finn, he spends his days ditching school, fishing, climbing trees and ...

In 1895, the New Hampshire State Library was unveiled, one of four great structures planned to surround the State Capitol as a part of the “City Beautiful” idea that was remaking many American cities ...

“I don’t believe that any person lives in our country, and very few live throughout the world, who are not familiar with Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher, Huckleberry Finn, and also Hannibal, ...

Small towns can offer a refreshing escape from the hustle of everyday life. Two small towns near St. Louis recently earned national recognition as standout destinations.