I never said "the book I refer to" should be put first on any list of definitive biographies, but to disclude it altogether smacks of a certain type of censorship no reasonable academic should embrace. I fear you and Mr. Bird have gone overboard. The gentleman who requested a list of definitive bios on Twain might by now think the two of you slightly offbase; I certainly do. Hoffman's book is an interesting read, regardless of your detractions. Please, no more sparring. Warmly, Richard Salassi