The Autobiography of Mark Twain · Character
C. H. Higbie
Mining partner of Mark Twain in Nevada.
minor
Also known as Higbie, Calvin H. Higbie, Cal
First appearance: volume i early days
C. H. Higbie shows up with force in About Dueling. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as a member of the staff who had tried to get into duels.
C. H. Higbie first appears in 0015 volume i early days.
In About Dueling: Mentioned as a member of the staff who had tried to get into duels.
Later, in Monday, March 26, 1906: Writes to Twain seeking dates and permission to publish his own recollections of their Nevada mining days.
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- Other
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- Business and Political Acquaintances
- Protagonist
- Theatrical and Business Associates
- Extended Acquaintances and Cultural Figures
- Literary and Social Circle
- Early Influences and Philosophical Figures
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See C. H. Higbie in volume i early days