Mark Twain A to Z The Essential Reference to his Life and Writings

A near fine first edition of Mark Twain A to Z: The Essential Reference to his Life and Writings. As written in the synopsis, "Until now, tracking down information on Mark Twain's complex life and numerous works was a time-consuming and arduous process. No longer, now that R. Kent Rasmussen has undertaken the herculean task of writing and compiling Mark Twain A to Z - a comprehensive, single-volume reference to this great American writer's life and times." This encylopedia includes detailed analytical synopses of Twain's books and short works, including publishing history and critical reception, and much more. Illustrated throughout. In a black cloth binding with gilt lettering to spine and an unclipped dustwrapper. Externally excellent with just minor shelfwear only. Dustwrapper excellent. Internally firmly bound with very bright and clean pages throughout. Near Fine.