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Chasing the last laugh : Mark Twain's raucous and redemptive round-the-world comedy tour / Richard Zacks

This biography chronicles Mark Twain's five-year global lecture tour, undertaken in 1895 to repay his substantial debts. It follows his journey through Australia, India and South Africa, documenting his struggles and eventual return to financial and literary success.

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