This is the house from the approach. Of course, there are no photos inside.
This was a raised relief thing in the reception area that I liked.
There is a large visitors center which many rooms for classes to teach people about the beliefs of Mark Twain.
Obviously, his bust.
A garden on the way to the main house.
Ed in front of the main house.
The porch off the third floor where his billiard room is. He was a huge smoker and drinker. He smoked 50 cigars a day. Even tho his wife inherited $1 M, they ended up broke because they lived so extravagantly. Also, he has no descendants because his children's children did not survive.
Harriett Beecher Stowe lived next door in a little cottage and they were great friends.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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Cool house! I just finished Huck Finn for book club. Great summer read. Y'all have a wonderful summer!
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