Taylor, Paine's bio is available in three volumes, in paperback, with an intro by James Cox--from Chelsea House, London, 1980. Ts It's part of the "American Men and Women of Letters Series." By the way, when I send to Twain-l@yorkvm1 I get a "can't send" message back. What am I doing wrong? Had to send my message out as a reply to another message to get through. Thanks for the other general info. Best, David Barrow