e recalls being separated from her young son on the auction block, and her joy at discovering him in a black regiment at war's end. And on those occasions when Twain does venture to compare blacks and whites, the comparison is not conspicuously flattering to the whites. Things like: •"One of my theories is that the hearts of men are about alike, all over the world, whatever their skin-complexions may be." •"Nearly all black and brown skins are beautiful, but a beautiful white skin is rare." •"There are many humorous things in the world; among them is the white man's notion that he is less savage than all the other savages." Mark Twain a "racist"! Isn't it about time we put this ridiculous notion to rest? ...
