Yes, this story is true and the linked article has it about right as far as the details go. The publication delay in the U. S. until February 1885 explains why you sometimes see different dates for the first publication of the book: England - 1884 and U.S. - 1885. And the story itself is a delightful tidbit that can somehow humanize a "classic book" for graduates and undergraduates alike. Best regards, Bill Cosgrove Professor Emeritus of English North Dakota State University 6104 Tracy Ave. So. Edina, MN 55436 952-929-1393 [log in to unmask] On 7/21/13 6:54 PM, "Arianne" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >I hadn't heard this before, so don't know if it is true or not. > >http://mentalfloss.com/article/31107/crudely-drawn-penis-almost-derailed-h >uckleberry-finn > >-- >Arianne Laidlaw >