2. Mark Twain’s Young LifeMark Twain’s Young Life
Samuel L. Clemens is later in life knownSamuel L. Clemens is later in life known
as Mark Twain.as Mark Twain.
He was born on November 30, 1835 inHe was born on November 30, 1835 in
Florida, Missouri.Florida, Missouri.
At age eleven, his father died due toAt age eleven, his father died due to
pneumonia.pneumonia.
At 18 he left his family and went to NewAt 18 he left his family and went to New
York City and Philadelphia for work.York City and Philadelphia for work.
He had success when it came down toHe had success when it came down to
some of his articles that he wrote for manysome of his articles that he wrote for many
different newspapers.different newspapers.
3. Mark Twain’sMark Twain’s Family LifeFamily Life
Twain marries Olivia LangdonTwain marries Olivia Langdon
They have four children, but three die.They have four children, but three die.
Facing these hard ships he continuesFacing these hard ships he continues
writing.writing.
He writes famous poems, written piecesHe writes famous poems, written pieces
and quotes.and quotes.
4. Mark Twain’s Famous PiecesMark Twain’s Famous Pieces
Twain wrote many poems including “Warm summer sun, To Jennie, and O Lord, Our Father.”Twain wrote many poems including “Warm summer sun, To Jennie, and O Lord, Our Father.”
Some quotes he created were are on the lines of this “Good friends, good books and a sleepySome quotes he created were are on the lines of this “Good friends, good books and a sleepy
conscience: the ideal life.”conscience: the ideal life.”
5. Mark Twain’s Older LifeMark Twain’s Older Life
Twain started to gain popularityTwain started to gain popularity
He wrote his first bookHe wrote his first book
He also wrote short storiesHe also wrote short stories
Twain died on April 21, 1910Twain died on April 21, 1910
