Twain's Crib

This is Mark Twain's house in Hartford. He lived here with his family from 1874-1891 and wrote some of his greatest works here, including Huckleberry Finn. I didn't take the house tour, but saw an exhibit of his works and possessions and many of his sayings. He was an original political humorist and always amusing. Huckleberry Finn has, ironically, been banned at various times over much of the U.S. both because people thought it was racist (no good!) and because they later realized it was militantly anti-racist (?) At any rate, anything he wrote tends to be entertaining, insightful, and humorous. A good combination! For the 1870s, I thought his house was ahead of its time...it had many decks and balconies to enjoy the fine weather, like today...October 9, upper 70s!