Mark Twain, Roughing It, 1872 Quotes

A collection of quotes by Mark Twain, Roughing It, 1872.

Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835, was an American writer, humorist, and lecturer. He gained fame for his novels, including "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," which showcased his keen wit and satirical style. In 1872, Twain published "Roughing It," a semi-autobiographical travelogue that chronicled his experiences in the American West. The book humorously depicted his misadventures as a young man seeking fortune in the silver mining boom. Through his writing, Twain became one of America's most beloved literary figures, renowned for his social commentary and his ability to capture the essence of American life.

In Nevada, for a time, the lawyer, the editor, the banker, t

In Nevada, for a time, the lawyer, the editor, the banker, the chief desperado, the chief gambler, and the saloon-keeper occupied the same level of society, and it was the highest.

Mark Twain, Roughing It, 1872

Society