"Samuel Clemens"

Charles So

English 48B

Feb. 24 2011

Journal for Lankford

Author Quote:

"With a little help from Tahoe's healing water, Clemen's transformation into Twain was now complete." (139)

Internet Quote:

“Tahoe beneath the Surface” reveals how the lake transformed the lives of conservationists like John Muir, humorists like Mark Twain, and Hollywood icons like Frank Sinatra. It even touches upon some of the darker aspects of American history, including anti-Chinese racism and the Kennedy assassination." (laketahoenews.net)

Summary:
An amazing adventure for Clemens in Tahoe, that became a significant inspiration and motivation. In Tahoe he saw the jaw dropping beauty and was overwhelmed by the power of nature, here he ventured in one of his earlier get rich scheme plans which failed and also with his anti Union ways he almost drew pistols with an arch rival at the time. More importantly at the waters of Tahoe is where Clemens like Huck Finn in the Mississippi changed forever through his experiences.

Personal Opinion:
I just find it curious that i never knew such history existed in Lake Tahoe, all i know about Tahoe is "Keep Tahoe Blue" and New Years Eve (awesome!) over there. However when you start thinking about it Lake Tahoe it does present a variety of qualities that make it such a hotbed for history, its location in the past must of been in a prime spot between California and the Midwest.