Mark Twain and The Happy Island

""Mark Twain and The Happy Island"" by Elizabeth Wallace is a biographical account of the famous American author, Mark Twain. The book explores Twain's life and career, from his childhood in Missouri to his success as a writer and public figure. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends. The title of the book refers to a fictional island that Twain created in one of his stories, which the author uses as a metaphor for Twain's own search for happiness and fulfillment. Through interviews with Twain's descendants and extensive research, Wallace provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of America's most beloved writers.1913. A Note of Introduction: This little story of The Happy Island has a place of its own in Mark Twain literature, in that it presents an idyllic picture of our philosopher-humorist in the serener days of his later life-a picture of which the author herself was a part. Mark Twain always loved Bermuda, from the first day of his first visit, to that last day of his final visit, when he sailed away with the shadows already gathering just ahead. Miss Wallace's story is a tender one, showing him still full of life and health, and of that gracious sympathy with childhood which was always one of his chief characteristics and added comfort to his later years. The world will be the better and Mark Twain's memory the sweeter for these gentle chapters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.