Mark Twain wrote several travelogues, of which this was his first. While out west trying to make it in the territories, he kept extensive journals. Many years later, he went back and reworked his journal into this book. It is chock full of the exaggerated stories and the tongue-in-cheek humor he became so known for. By the end of his adventure he had figured out that he could earn a living not only with his writing, but also, more immediately, by "lecturing" with his fabulous brand of humor. If not the first, he was certainly one of the first stand-up comics. His very first of these attempts was a wonderful success, though it did take some careful planning. I enjoyed every moment of this book.
I am now about to start The Unseen, #5 in the Krewe of Hunters series by Heather Graham. This is a group in the FBI with "special talents"--they can see ghosts. These ghosts are rarely evil, rather they are very helpful in solving crimes that might not be solved any other way. This one is set in San Antonio, to this day one of my favorite cities.
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