Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 2 (1867-1875)

"Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 2 (1867-1875)" by Mark Twain is a collection of letters offering a peek into the author's everyday existence as he jests and journeys through the world. The letters reveal Twain's personal connections and professional endeavors through his own voice with a mix of humor, anxiety, and charm. The book begins with letters to close friends and relatives, discussing the release of his books and lecture plans, showing the stress between a hectic life and expected sea travels with his classic wit and humor. Early letters show his relationships with other authors and his nerves about doing public speaking. As he starts his journey, Twain gives quick updates from different places, describing his meetings, insights, and funny parts of traveling to other countries, setting the stage for an exploration of Twain’s early years with experiences that would show up later in his well-known books.