The book was based on Mark Twain's recollections of his childhood in this state
The book also introduced, in a supporting role, Huckleberry Finn, based 
on Twain's... [DOC] [TLE] Mark Twain's Portrayal of Family and Relationships in "Adventures ... [PAR] Mark Twain's Understanding of Family; Parallels Between Characters in Twain's 
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