Dangerous Water
Ron Powers talked about his book Dangerous Water: A Biography of the Boy Who Became Mark Twain, published by Basic Books. The book recreates… read more
Ron Powers talked about his book Dangerous Water: A Biography of the Boy Who Became Mark Twain, published by Basic Books. The book recreates the boyhood of Samuel Clemens in Hannibal, Missouri and how he drew on those experiences throughout his life. close
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