Generations of readers have climbed aboard the raft with Huck and Jim for a journey loaded with hilarious escapades and unforgettable characters that nonetheless raises thought-provoking questions about serious themes.

After the Civil War, Samuel Clemens (1835-1910) left his small town to seek work as a riverboat pilot. As Mark Twain, the Missouri native found his place in the world. Author, journalist, lecturer, wit, and sage, Twain created enduring works that have enlightened and amused readers of all ages for generations.