Ghost of Twain releases new book

Mark Twain impressionist McAvoy Layne, known as the Ghost of Mark Twain, has released “101 Short Histories of America” to benefit the Sierra Community House.

“101 Short Histories of America” is a humorous, respectful account of the country’s rich history. “A trusted friend suggested that as a 20-year newspaper columnist I should cobble together this book. And it occurred to me that as humor and music are the best two medicines on the shelf in these troubled times, well, we should stock the medicine cabinet,” says Layne of the book.

“People tell me I’m a good historian where facts are not essential. So, it is with the courage of this conviction, that we delve into the no small matter of, 101 Short Histories Of America,” Layne writes in the introduction. The book is available on Amazon. | ghostoftwain.com