Lighting out for the territory

This book chronicles the nearly six-year odyssey of Samuel Clemens from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Hawaii, including his time in Nevada Territory and San Francisco.

It details his adventures, self-discovery, and the events that led him to become America's most beloved writer.

With a blend of humor and critical authority, Roy Morris Jr. separates fact from fiction to tell the story of Twain's early career and personal growth during the Civil War era.