In August 1869 Mark Twain acquired part ownership of the Buffalo Express. During the following eighteen months, he wrote some of his best short pieces, humorous sketches, rants, and commentaries. Mark Twain at the "Buffalo Express" collects these complete and unabridged writings for the first time.
Twain's writings for the Buffalo Express crackle with his trademark energy, wit, and insight, illuminating his literary and intellectual journey during a seldom-studied period in his life. From these articles Twain cultivated themes and characters that later appeared in his best-known works. Everyone who loves Mark Twain will love Mark Twain at the "Buffalo Express."
- ISBN10 087580585X
- ISBN13 9780875805856
- Publish Date 1 January 2000 (first published 1 June 1999)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Cornell University Press
- Imprint Northern Illinois University Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 357
- Language English