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HANNIBAL, MISSOURI

Hannibal has had a hard time of it ever since I can recollect, and I was "raised" there. First, it had me for a citizen, but I was too young then to really hurt the place.
- letter to the Alta California, dated April 16, 1867; published May 26, 1867

Huck Finn unused introduction
An introduction to ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
dedicating the book to the boys and girls of Hannibal, Missouri that was never used.

Hannibal street scene
Photo of Hannibal circa 1930s from the
Dave Thomson collection.


Steven Chou book
HANNIBAL MISSOURI; BLUFF CITY MEMORIES by Steven Chou
available from amazon.com

Hannibal historical marker
Photo courtesy of Dave Thomson

Also see Nostalgia for more quotes about Hannibal

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