The Civil War would ultimately bring two fledgling authors to California to make their literary fortune in San Francisco—via quite opposite paths. 25-year-old Samuel Clemens, later to be known as Mark Twain, fled to the West to avoid serving in the war. 19-year-old abolitionist Ambrose Bierce enlisted in the Union Army on the very day war was declared, and would later write of his horrific wartime experiences in his blistering short stories.
Alexis, I'm so glad to hear that! History can be the most awesome entertainment if you can imagine yourself back in the time. Please let me know if there's anything you'd like to hear more about.
it helps a lot as a 7th grader thanks
Alexis, I'm so glad to hear that! History can be the most awesome entertainment if you can imagine yourself back in the time. Please let me know if there's anything you'd like to hear more about.