Mark Twain
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Mark Twain was a lifelong creator and keeper of scrapbooks. Inspired by his invention, this interactive scrapbook tells Twain’s life story through a collection of texts, photos, illustrations, and clippings from his day. The site is divided into chapters.The “Learn More” link on the homepage includes classroom activities, selected writings, a chronology of Twain’s life, and links to related web sites. The site has a link to Florentine Films and the production process of the television series. Go behind-the-scenes and meet co-producers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan in “Making the Film.” Hear their thoughts about Twain and follow the steps of the filmmaking process.
