What to read after Mark Twain - His Life and Work?

There was something so purely American in the humor of Mark Twain, that his work soon made for him a place in native literature. As a representative of American life and character his name extended even beyond the confines of the continent of Europe, into all lands and among all peoples. In Paris one cannot purchase a Bible at the book stall, but one may find "Roughing It" at every corner. In Rome, "The Innocents Abroad" is one of the staples in the book marts. In Hongkong you will find Mark Twain. Everywhere they read him. The career of Mark Twain is a romance. His life is a curious medley of pathos and poverty, with an occasional laugh to help along over the rough places. In this modest volume the author does not attempt to analyze the humor of Mark Twain. There is romance, and adventure, and thrilling interest surrounding the life of the prince of humorists, and the author has endeavored to gather together some of these interesting facts. Mark Twain’s satire and wit speak for themselves.