The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was banned in the year of 1885, March 18th in a Concord library. The book was banned one month after being published. The book was stated as “Trash only suitable for the slums”. The public library in concord also said the book was “immortal in its tone”. The Brooklyn public library banned the book with the statement “Huck not only itched but scratched,” and that he said “sweat” when he should have said “Perspiration”.
One of the reasons The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was banned was for its language. The excessive use of the word “nigger” was a reason for the book being banned. Another reason would be Huckleberry Finns views on religion. People have tried to