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HERE’S WHAT FOUR TOP MARK TWAIN SCHOLARS SAY ABOUT THE WORK

“David H. Fears’s log of Samuel Clemens’ life is often downright interesting in itself for Twainians. Furthermore, they will get a heightened sense of the whirligig he somehow shaped into an ongoing presence—his now well-known business activities, his tireless socializing, his dealings with plumbers, and his paying bills for groceries (including pilsener beer and cigars, of course). As for Mark Twain authors, Fears will help resolve some cruxes while setting up others unsuspected until now. I’m envious that my generation didn’t have this resource when we were starting out.” – LOUIS J. BUDD – Professor Emeritus at Duke University, author of Mark Twain: Social Philosopher

“More fascinating and far better documented than any existing biography of Mark Twain, this study provides a window into every waking—and for that matter, sleeping—moment of Twain’s hyperactive life. Many scholars before David Fears had contemplated undertaking this staggeringly daunting but incredibly useful project….All students of Mark Twain should give heartfelt thanks for this masterful accomplishment. Fears interweaves even Twain’s most quotidian activities into a textured fabric, threading helpful explanations where needed. This book now qualifies as the single most essential reference work in Mark Twain scholarship. We will be indebted to David Fears forever.” – ALAN GRIBBEN – Author of Mark Twain’s Library: A Reconstruction

“Mr. Fears must be fearless! To undertake such an immense project certainly requires courage. Going day-by-day in Twain’s life gives valuable information regarding Twain’s multi-faceted literary, business, and speculative career. Despite the short length of the quotations the flavor of Twain is there: his attention to household matters, his caring role as husband and father, his experience with publishers, the wide-ranging friendships and his biting wit. Fears’ volumes will be a major contribution to Mark Twain Studies.” – HOWARD G. BAETZHOLD – Author of Mark Twain & John Bull

“In these pages there is a rich record of the life, works, and Twain’s family and friends.” – THOMAS A. TENNEY, author of Mark Twain A Reference Guide; editor of The Mark Twain Journal.

These fine institutions of higher “larnin’” have purchased MTDBD: Harvard University, Auburn University, Elmira College, Portland State University, University of Tennessee, University of Michigan, University of Nevada Las Vegas; Also, Nevada State Library (4 locations), American Antiquarian Society, and dozens of members of the Mark Twain Circle.

The Psychoscope By R. M. Daggett and J. T. Goodman Introduction and Notes by Lawrence I. Berkove A precocious anomaly in the history of American theater, The Psychoscope is a distinguished example of the vitality and surprising talent of the Sagebrush School of literature, the writers of late nineteenth century Nevada. The Psychoscope was written in 1871 by two of Mark Twain's gifted, close, influential, and lifelong friends: Joseph Thompson Goodman, the owner and chief editor of Nevada's Virginia City Territorial Enterprise, and Rollin Mallory Daggett, an editor on the newspaper. The play was produced in Virginia City in 1872, and ran for five tumultuous performances in four days. Its raw depiction of prostitutes in action caused a storm of controversy in its cast and in the local newspapers. The newspaper controversy is preserved in eight of the nine appendices to this edition.