This volume collects eight pieces of Twain s most anecdotal work, including The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County and How to Tell a Story. Arguably his most famous short story, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County is one of Twain s earliest works and notable for bringing the author instant celebrity and critical acclaim. Renowned for his wit and humor, these writings offer some of Twain s most candid observations and a delicious helping of satire.
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After the Civil War, Samuel Clemens (1835-1910) left his small town to seek work as a riverboat pilot. As Mark Twain, the Missouri native found his place in the world. Author, journalist, lecturer, wit, and sage, Twain created enduring works that have enlightened and amused readers of all ages for generations.
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