On this day in history, in 1859, Mark Twain received his steamboat pilot's license, an experience which informed his writing up until he finally left steamers in Cleveland On this day in history, in 1859, Mark Twain received his steamboat pilot's license, an experience which informed his writing up until he finally left steamers in Cleveland by Jove 9 April 2024 On April 9, 1859, a 23-year-old Missouri youth named Samuel Langhorne Clemens receives his steamboat pilot’s license....Read More
