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Omaha Steve

(99,683 posts) Sun Mar 22, 2015, 09:09 PM Mar 2015

3-22-15 read a book or heard a story by Mark Twain...Labor History in 2:00

http://laborhistoryin2.podbean.com/e/march-22-1427024567/

March 22, 2015
At some time during your life you’ve probably read a book or heard a story by Mark Twain.

But did you know that this renowned American author was also a strong supporter of labor?

In 1835 he was born Samuel Clemens in town of Hannibal, Missouri.

2:00 minute audio at link.

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3-22-15 read a book or heard a story by Mark Twain...Labor History in 2:00 (Original Post) Omaha Steve Mar 2015 OP

He also invented a brand new occupation. lob1 Mar 2015 #1

I have a rather old copy 2naSalit Mar 2015 #2

lob1

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1. He also invented a brand new occupation.

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Sun Mar 22, 2015, 09:30 PM

Mar 2015

Many consider him to be the first stand up comedian. In his later years he gave paid lectures
where he told stories and read from his writings.

I believe he was also the first American writer to use a typewriter.

2naSalit

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2. I have a rather old copy

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Sun Mar 22, 2015, 10:36 PM

Mar 2015

of his complete short stories, some are extracts from longer tales of books he wrote. Some are hilarious and have me in tears when I read them. Have to admit I have to leave a few years' space between readings so I can forget the finer details.

And I did know good bit about him already. I also saw a documentary about him several years ago, may have been a PBS production.

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