Langhorne Collection (#2)

CLEMENS: HUCK FINN, 1885. Watching the boat. Huckleberry Finn as drawn by E. W
CLEMENS: HUCK FINN, 1885. Watching the boat. Huckleberry Finn as drawn by E.W. Kemble for a late 19th century edition of Mark Twains The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS (1835-1910). Pseudonym Mark Twain. American humorist and writer. Photographed in 1906 by Frances Benjamin Johnston

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American Humorist: Samuel Langhorne Clemens (" mark Twain" )

CLEMENS: TOM SAWYER. Illustration by Donald McKay for Mark Twains The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, 19th century

SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS. Aka Mark Twain (1835-1910). American humorist and writer. Photographed c1863

OLIVIA L. CLEMENS (1845-1904). Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain s) wife, c1873; they were married 2 February 1870

NANCY WITCHER ASTOR (1879-1964). Nee Langhorne. English (American-born) society leader and first woman to sit in the British Parliament. Photograph, 1919

MARK TWAIN: FAMILY, 1862. Sam and Annie Moffett, children of Samuel Langhorne Clemens older sister Pamela, photographed in St. Louis, Missouri, 1862

SUSIE CLEMENS (1872-1896). Daughter of Samuel Langhorne Clemens. Photographed while a student at Bryn Mawr College, c1891

HUCKLEBERRY FINNs HOME. House, built c1840, in Hannibal, Missouri, which was the home of a boy after whom Mark Twain modeled his character Huckleberry Finn. Photograph, c1902

PRINCE & THE PAUPER, 1890. Playbill cover for a dramatization of Mark Twains novel The Prince and the Pauper, performed at the Broadway Theatre in New York City under the direction of David Belasco

CLEMENS, NASBY & SHAW. Samuel L. Clemens with David R. Locke (Petroleum V. Nasby) and Henry Wheeler Shaw (Josh Billings), three of the more popular humorists on the American lecture circuit with

SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS (1835-1910). Mark Twain. American writer and humorist. Photographed c1873

TWAIN: MISSISSIPPI, 1883. A Mississippi River steamboat captain. Illustration from the first edition of Mark Twains Life on the Mississippi, 1883

HUCKLEBERRY FINN, 1885. Advertisement for the first American edition, January 1885, of Mark Twainss The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, sold only by mail order

CLEMENS: HUCK FINN. The king and the duke, a pair of con men traveling with Huck and Jim, practicing the sword fight scene from Shakespeares Richard III

CLEMENS: HUCK FINN. The first page of the 1885 American edition of Mark Twain s
CLEMENS: HUCK FINN. The first page of the 1885 American edition of Mark Twains The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, featuring an illustration by Edward Windsor Kemble

CLEMENS: TOM SAWYER. The immortal incident of Tom whitewashing the fence. Frontispiece to a late 19th century edition of Mark Twains The Adventure of Tom Sawyer

CLEMENS: TOM SAWYER, 1876. The immortal incident of whitewashing the fence: drawing by True Williams from the first edition, 1876

CLEMENS: HUCKLEBERRY FINN. Cover from the original edition, 1885, with illustrations by E.W. Kemble

CLEMENS: HUCK FINN. Huckleberry Finn learning about Moses and the Bulrushers from the Widow Douglas. Drawing by Edward Windsor Kemble for the 1885 American edition of Mark Twains The Adventures of

CLEMENS: HUCK FINN. Drawing by Edward Windsor Kemble for the 1885 American edition of Mark Twains The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

TWAIN: MISSISSIPPI, 1883. Running the Reef. Illustration from the first edition of Mark Twains Life on the Mississippi, 1883

TWAIN: MISSISSIPPI, 1883. Illustration from the first edition of Mark Twains Life on the Mississippi, 1883

TWAIN: TITLE PAGE, 1883. Title page to the first edition (1883) of Mark Twain s
TWAIN: TITLE PAGE, 1883. Title page to the first edition (1883) of Mark Twains Life on the Mississippi

CLEMENS: HUCK FINN. Huckleberry Finn as drawn by E.W. Kemble for a late 19th century edition of Mark Twains " The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."

CLEMENS: HUCK FINN. Huckleberry Finn as drawn by Edward Windsor Kemble for a late 19th century edition of Mark Twains The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

CLEMENS: HUCK FINN. Page from the 1885 American edition of Mark Twains The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, featuring an illustration by Edward Windsor Kemble

CLEMENS: HUCK FINN. Discovering the camp fire. Drawing by Edward Windsor Kemble for the 1885 American edition of Mark Twains The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

CLEMENS: TOM SAWYER. The immortal incident of whitewashing the fence. Illustration by True Williams for the first edition of Mark Twains The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, 1876

CLEMENS: TOM & HUCK, 1910. Samuel Clemens creations, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, floating down the Mississippi on a literary raft. Cartoon by Luther D

American author Mark Twain
American author and humorist Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens) (1835-1910) - smoking his inseparable corn-cob pipe and holding a billiard cue - caricature by Phil May. Date: 1892

(1835-1910). Mark Twain. American writer and humorist. Mark Twains Memory Builder, 1891
SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS (1835-1910). Mark Twain. American writer and humorist. Mark Twains Memory Builder, 1891

Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor, Viscountess Astor (1879-1964) making a speech in Parliament. American-born British politician. Conservative Member of Parliament for Plymouth 1919

The Astrologer. Oil on canvas, 1916, by N. C. Wyeth, for The Mysterious Stranger by Mark Twain
ASTROLOGER, 1916. The Astrologer. Oil on canvas, 1916, by N.C. Wyeth, for The Mysterious Stranger by Mark Twain

Huckleberry Finn as drawn by E. W. Kemble for a late 19th century edition of Mark Twains The Adventures of Huckleberry
CLEMENS: HUCK FINN. Huckleberry Finn as drawn by E.W. Kemble for a late 19th century edition of Mark Twains The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

TWAIN, Samuel Langhorne Clemens, also called
" TWAIN, Samuel Langhorne Clemens, also called Mark (1835-1910). American author and humorist creator of " Tom Sawyer". Illustration of " Adventures of Tom Sawyer"."

TWAIN, Samuel Langhorne Clemens, also called Mark (1835-1910). Illustration of Mark Twains work The Adventures of Tom

ARTHUR, King; TWAIN, Samuel Langhorne Clemens, also called Mark (1835-1910). Legendary king of the Bretons. Illustration

NANCY WITCHER ASTOR (1879-1964). N

SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS (1835-1910). American writer and humorist. Caricature by J. T. McCutcheon, 1905
SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS (1835-1910). American writer and humorist. Caricature by J.T. McCutcheon, 1905

CLEMENS: BIRTHPLACE. Childhood home of American writer Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910), also known as Mark Twain, in Florida, Missouri. Photographed c1900

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Langhorne, a name that echoes with the brilliance of Mark Twain, the renowned American humorist and writer. Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835, he left an indelible mark on literature and comedy. His wit and satire captivated readers across generations. In one snapshot from his life, we find him amidst aristocrats at Whites Golf Club Golf Tournament. A peculiar sight indeed, as this man known for his sharp pen was now surrounded by refined gentlemen swinging clubs. Another image reveals Mark Twain astride a riding frog. Yes, you read that right. Always one to embrace eccentricity, he found joy in unconventional pursuits. A monochromatic photograph captures the essence of this literary genius. Taken around 1894, it immortalizes Samuel Langhorne Clemens - or rather Mark Twain himself - with his iconic mustache and mischievous eyes. But it wasn't just writing that defined him; he also inspired caricaturists like Red (?) Lewis who depicted him as Huck Finn in 1901. This portrayal showcased Twain's ability to create unforgettable characters who resonated deeply with readers. Amongst other notable figures associated with Langhorne is Nancy Astor – Lady Astor – whose presence added a touch of elegance to their encounters. And let us not forget Mr. And Mrs Charles Dana Gibson; their association speaks volumes about the influence Mark Twain had on society during his time. Yet even beyond these connections lies another dimension of Langhorne's legacy: The Dead Soldier painting from c. 1789 depicts a somber scene that reminds us of the human cost of war – something which undoubtedly influenced Twain's own reflections on humanity's follies. Mark Twain may have departed this world over a century ago but his words continue to resonate today. Through laughter and profound insights into human nature, he remains an enduring figure in American literature and humor.