Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 2 (1867-1875)

Letters written between 1867 and 1875 chronicle the writer's travels, lectures, and publishing negotiations while blending humorous anecdotes, personal relationships, and professional ambitions. They recount voyages abroad, social gatherings with literary figures, and scenes from American cities, and they describe the process of conceiving and drafting major books and lectures. Practical matters such as contracts, manuscript deadlines, and financial concerns appear alongside family correspondence and courtship. The collection is arranged with editorial comments and interleaves private reflection, theatrical and journalistic engagements, and snapshots of daily life that illuminate the author's evolving public career and creative routine.