Yes. I think it may have been the successful marketing of that book that
gave Twain the idea of selling his books by subscription. I think he even
knew or at least met Richardson at some point. Al Gribben's MT Library would
very likely provide a firm answer.
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From: "Dustin Jones" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 3:01 PM
Subject: Beyond the Mississippi
> Hi all=2C I'm trying to determine if Twain had heard of=2C read=2C or
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> of all) commented upon Albert D. Richardson's Beyond the Mississippi. I
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> eem to recall reading that he had requested a copy from Albert Bigelow
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> e or from his brother Orion=2C but I've lost the reference=2C cannot find
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> t=2C and am beginning to think that maybe I am mistaken entirely. Any
> clue=
> s would be appreciated.
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> Dustin Jones
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