From what I understand, the last half of his book, "Life on the Missippi" was based on the Chemung river there. I think for the most part the reason that he did not write about the Elmira area, was that he was always in the middle of another book he was writing when they visited the In-Laws. Jules Quoting Duane Campbell <[log in to unmask]>: > I got this query from a friend. I can't think of any books or short > stories off hand. Just letters. Any help? And since Elmira was so > important in his life, any ideas why not? > > D > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > > A friend is writing a book about well known authors who have written > books set somewhere in NYS. He asked me if Twain set any of his stuff in > Elmira... (or other NYS locations). Are you aware of any? Not my area of > expertise.. > Thanks > R >