May 2011
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Jake Newton's blog: Samuel Clemens chose his pen... →
jakenewton:
Samuel Clemens chose his pen name while working as a Ferry Boat pilot on the Mississippi. The term, “Mark Twain” was used when the water was deeper than 12 feet, meaning essentially that it was safe, thereby giving the Pilot a sense of relief. The connotation carried within the simple…
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