The following is an announcement posted on behalf of Garland
Publishing.

Regards,
Taylor Roberts
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                       Special offer to
                 Mark Twain Forum subscribers

Garland Publishing, a much-respected publisher of high quality
reference books, announces the recent publication of _The Mark
Twain Encyclopedia_, edited by J.R. LeMaster and James D.
Wilson.

This new reference work facilitates the study of Mark Twain's
work by organizing and summarizing the facts of his life and
work, friends and influences, historical events and modern
scholarship, thus putting them within easy reach of teachers
and scholars, as well as students and the interested general
reader.

The _Encyclopedia_'s more than 700 A-to-Z entries cover a full
variety of topics on Twain's life, intellectual milieu,
literary career, and achievements.  Coverage ranges over the
full spectrum of Twain's work and how his personal life
influenced his art.  Longer articles treat such recurring
themes and concepts as Twain's humor; use of language;
attitudes on race, war, religion, politics, imperialism, art
and science; imagery; sources; and influences.  Each entry is
accompanied by a selective bibliography.  An index rounds out
this important work.

*** For subscribers to the Mark Twain Forum, Garland
Publishing is offering 10% off the normal price of $95.00. ***

To order books or receive more information write directly to
Garland Publishing, Inc., 1000A Sherman Avenue, Hamden,
Connecticut 06514 USA.  Fax: (203) 230-6273.  Telephone: (203)
281-4487.  ŤAnd according to an earlier posting, a toll-free
number is (800) 627-6273--T.R.Ů