Sun Jul 06 14:10:00 UTC 2025: **New Biography Explores Mark Twain’s Life, Return to the Mississippi**
**NEW YORK, NY** – Ron Chernow, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, is set to release “Mark Twain” (Penguin Press), a new biography examining the life of the iconic American author. The book delves into Twain’s deep connection to the Mississippi River, a symbol of freedom and adventure that shaped his early years.
An excerpt reveals Twain’s 1882 journey down the Mississippi, undertaken to research his book “Life on the Mississippi.” Despite traveling incognito as “Mr. Samuel,” Twain was soon recognized, yet still enjoyed the freedom of piloting the steamboat, reliving his days as a riverboat pilot. The return to the river evoked a mix of nostalgia and disappointment as Twain observed the changes to the landscape and the decline of the steamboat culture. Despite those changes, in the pilot house Twain felt at home.
Chernow’s biography promises a comprehensive look at Twain’s life, exploring his quest for truth, his conflicted feelings about his past, and his enduring legacy.
Ron Chernow will be interviewed about the biography on CBS Sunday Morning. “Mark Twain” will be available in Hardcover, eBook and Audio formats.
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