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MARK TWAIN: FATHER OF AMERICAN LITERATURE -- FACT FACTS

ABOVE: Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain, was cemented as a premier writer of late 19th century America with his works "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Find out more about his life and writing in this video.

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Steve Rensberry


Steve Rensberry is a St. Louis-area journalist with 30 years of experience in regional and community reporting.
He holds a bachelors degree in Journalism and Mass Communications/Political Science from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. 
Apart from newspapers, Steve is a professionally-trained piano tuner and technician with 40 years of experience in the piano service industry. Please respond to: srensberry@rensberrypublishing.com.

Cheryl Eichar Jett

  
   Cheryl Eichar Jett is a historian, playwright, and the author of six nonfiction books and over 100 published historical articles. She is a regular contributor to four print publications, including the popular national magazines ROUTE and Route 66 Magazine and an occasional freelancer for other magazines and newspapers. 
To find out more about Cheryl and her work, visit: Route 66 Chick, or Aprons Away on Route 66. You can reach her by email at cheryleicharjett@gmail.com.