Mark Twain

Samuel Langhorne Clemens better known as his pen name, Mark Twain.  He is famous for writing "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and it's sequel "Adventure of Huckleberry Finn".  He was born in november 30, 1835 and died in April 21, 1910.  He grew up in Hannibal, Missouri which provides the setting for both famous books.  He became widely famous for submitting the short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" and even became friends with presidents.  He is a very interesting and importat author during his time.