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Books about Mark Twain's formative years in California and Nevada 1861-68 by George Williams III America's Foremost authority on Mark Twain's life in the American West All books come Autographed and inscribed by the Author. Direct from the author's desk to you.

Mark Twain and the Jumping Frog of Calaveras County   " Author Williams shows us how Clemens got his literary career off the ground." Bill Dalton, University of California, Riverside Third in the Mark Twain in the West Series. The book reflects a true story of Twain’s discovery of "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," a work that launched his international career. After his escape from Virginia City, Twain settled in San Francisco in May, 1864 where he worked as a reporter for the San Francisco Call. Disenchanted with his first five months of work, Twain quit and began hanging around with Bret Harte. After Twain posted bail for a friend who skipped town, he moved to Jackass Hill near Sonora. There, Twain lived in a log cabin with his prospector friend Jim Gillis. Twain was told the Jumping Frog story by a bartender at a nearby Angel’s Camp. "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," published eleven months later, became an international hit. The original story is included in this book.    72 pages, index, bibliography, 35 historic photographs, and guide maps for travelers. Price: $8.95 ISBN 0-935174-19-2 Quality paper

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