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In 1861, a 26-year-old Sam Clemens "went west" with his older brother Orion. By that time he'd had some experience with publishing his thoughts in local newspapers and was beginning to collect and tell stories. Orion sent him to work a silver mine that he and Calvin Higbie owned. This Saturday Evening Post article, dated September 11, 1920, paints a vivid picture of the young, soon-to-be-famous author, through the eyes of his new friend and fellow silver miner, Higbie. - Summary by John Greenman

In 1861, 26-year-old Sam Clemens embarked on a journey westward alongside his older brother Orion. With a budding talent for storytelling and some experience in publishing his thoughts in local newspapers, Sam was ready for new adventures. Orion had him work at a silver mine they co-owned with Calvin Higbie. This captivating article from the Saturday Evening Post, dated September 11, 1920, offers a vivid glimpse into the life of the young, soon-to-be-famous author, as seen through the eyes of his newfound friend and fellow miner, Higbie. - Summary by John Greenman