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He encounters all types, from Mormons to Indians, and nothing escapes description (coyotes and Horace Greely each have their due), and he tells his sometimes harrowing stories with great gusto and humor and sympathy. A wild and rollicking account of Mark Twain's adventures in the West and Hawaii, first as an aid to his brother, the new Acting Governor of Nevada, then as a miner, and finally as a newspaper reporter.
Inside one finds smooth, creamy paper, sub-topic headings in the margins, a judicious use of white space, and over 30 small color illustrations. In a red slipcase. This review relates to the Heritage Press edition in green cloth with red and gold on the spine (circa 1962 and probably later). Designed by George Salter, illustated by Kredel, with an introduction by Edward Wagenknecht. 499 pp. A classic and simple Heritage design, meant to evoke the 19th century. Unfinished green cloth with a real gold leaf on the spine: letters, horizontals reminiscent of decorative Victorian bands, and five images of travel (designed by illustrator Fritz Kredel).
Inside one finds smooth, creamy paper, sub-topic headings in the margins, a judicious use of white space, and over 30 small color illustrations. In a red slipcase. This review relates to the Heritage Press edition in green cloth with red and gold on the spine (circa 1962 and probably later). Designed by George Salter, illustated by Kredel, with an introduction by Edward Wagenknecht. 499 pp. A classic and simple Heritage design, meant to evoke the 19th century. Unfinished green cloth with a real gold leaf on the spine: letters, horizontals reminiscent of decorative Victorian bands, and five images of travel (designed by illustrator Fritz Kredel).
Inside one finds smooth, creamy paper, sub-topic headings in the margins, a judicious use of white space, and over 30 small color illustrations. In a red slipcase. This review relates to the Heritage Press edition in green cloth with red and gold on the spine (circa 1962 and probably later). Designed by George Salter, illustated by Kredel, with an introduction by Edward Wagenknecht. 499 pp. A classic and simple Heritage design, meant to evoke the 19th century. Unfinished green cloth with a real gold leaf on the spine: letters, horizontals reminiscent of decorative Victorian bands, and five images of travel (designed by illustrator Fritz Kredel).
Inside one finds smooth, creamy paper, sub-topic headings in the margins, a judicious use of white space, and over 30 small color illustrations. In a red slipcase. This review relates to the Heritage Press edition in green cloth with red and gold on the spine (circa 1962 and probably later). Designed by George Salter, illustated by Kredel, with an introduction by Edward Wagenknecht. 499 pp. A classic and simple Heritage design, meant to evoke the 19th century. Unfinished green cloth with a real gold leaf on the spine: letters, horizontals reminiscent of decorative Victorian bands, and five images of travel (designed by illustrator Fritz Kredel).
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