The Autobiography of Mark Twain · Character
Dr. John Brown
Scottish physician and author.
minor
Also known as John, John Brown, Dr. Brown
First appearance: the autobiography of mark twain
Dr. John Brown shows up with force in New York, Friday, February 2, 1906. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Physician and author of 'Rab and His Friends,' who was a close friend of the family in Edinburgh and a great friend to baby Susy.
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In New York, Friday, February 2, 1906: Physician and author of 'Rab and His Friends,' who was a close friend of the family in Edinburgh and a great friend to baby Susy. Later, in New York, Monday, February 5, 1906:…
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- Nevada and Criminal Connections
- Family and Household
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- New York, Friday, February 2, 1906
- New York, Monday, February 5, 1906
- Wednesday, March 21, 1906
- Friday, March 22, 1906
- Friday, March 23, 1906
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