Mark Twain

"Nowhere is the human being more truly revealed than in his letters. Not in literary letters-prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication-but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind."-Albert Bigelow Paine, Foreword, Mark Twain's Letters (1917) Mark Twain's Letters (in two volumes) is a collection of letters by Mark Twain, edited by Albert Bigelow Paine (1861-1937), Twain's literary estate agent and biographer, and published posthumously in 1917. These letters offer us a glimpse into the character of Mark Twain and show us the background to his books. These letters are a must for anyone interested in one of America's greatest writers, Mark Twain.

"Nowhere is the human being more truly revealed than in his letters. Not in literary letters-prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication-but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind."-Albert Bigelow Paine, Foreword, Mark Twain's Letters (1917) Mark Twain's Letters (in two volumes) is a collection of letters by Mark Twain, edited by Albert Bigelow Paine (1861-1937), Twain's literary estate agent and biographer, and published posthumously in 1917. These letters offer us a glimpse into the character of Mark Twain and show us the background to his books. These letters are a must for anyone interested in one of America's greatest writers, Mark Twain.

"I know your race. It is made up of sheep. It is governed by minorities, seldom or never by majorities. It suppresses its feelings and its beliefs and follows the handful that makes the most noise. Sometimes the noisy handful is right, sometimes wrong; but no matter, the crowd follows it."-Mark Twain, The Mysterious Stranger (1916) The Mysterious Stranger (1916) is the third version of a story which Mark Twain worked on during his later life, but which was published posthumously by Albert Paine, Twain's biographer. This jacketed hardcover replica of the original edition of The Mysterious Stranger, with color illustrations by well-known American illustrator N. C. Wyeth, offers a mysterious tale about the visit of a teenage boy named Satan to a medieval Austrian village, Eseldorf. Satan claims to be an angel and nephew of the fallen angel with the same name. When he meets three local boys, he tells them about the future, and he transports them around the world showing examples of religious radicalism.

"I know your race. It is made up of sheep. It is governed by minorities, seldom or never by majorities. It suppresses its feelings and its beliefs and follows the handful that makes the most noise. Sometimes the noisy handful is right, sometimes wrong; but no matter, the crowd follows it."-Mark Twain, The Mysterious Stranger (1916) The Mysterious Stranger (1916) is the third version of a story which Mark Twain worked on during his later life, but which was published posthumously by Albert Paine, Twain's biographer. This replica of the original edition of The Mysterious Stranger, with color illustrations by well-known American illustrator N. C. Wyeth, offers a mysterious tale about the visit of a teenage boy named Satan to a medieval Austrian village, Eseldorf. Satan claims to be an angel and nephew of the fallen angel with the same name. When he meets three local boys, he tells them about the future, and he transports them around the world showing examples of religious radicalism.

"From away back toward the very beginning of the Shakespeare-Bacon controversy I have been on the Bacon side, and have wanted to see our majestic Shakespeare unhorsed. My reasons for this attitude may have been good, they may have been bad, but such as they were, they strongly influenced me."-Mark Twain (1909)Is Shakespeare Dead?-From My Autobiography (1909), by Mark Twain, is about the age-old debate whether Shakespeare wrote Shakespeare. Twain supports the Baconian theory, which holds that Sir Francis Bacon, philosopher, scientist, and statesman, wrote the plays which were attributed to William Shakespeare. This replica of the original illustrated edition of Is Shakespeare Dead?, offers both an intriguing and entertaining read.

"I am Buffalo Bill's horse. I have spent my life under his saddle-with him in it, too, and he isgood for two hundred pounds, without his clothes."-Mark Twain, A Horse's Tale (1907) A Horse's Tale (1907) is a story written by Mark Twain mostly in the voice of Soldier Boy, Buffalo Bill's horse, who communicates with the reader and with other animals. The main character of this tale, however, is nine-year-old Cathy, who lives with her uncle, a general at a cavalry post in mid-19th century America. Cathy is befriended by Buffalo Bill, who gives her his horse. Cathy's character is said to be inspired by Mark Twain's daughter, Susy Clemens, who died young at age 24. This jacketed hardcover replica of the original edition of A Horse's Tale, with illustrations by well-known American illustrator Lucius Hitchcock, is comical and sharp. It also offers Twain's social commentary about man's cruelty to animals and specifically regarding bullfighting in Spain.

"I am Buffalo Bill's horse. I have spent my life under his saddle-with him in it, too, and he isgood for two hundred pounds, without his clothes."-Mark Twain, A Horse's Tale (1907) A Horse's Tale (1907) is a story written by Mark Twain mostly in the voice of Soldier Boy, Buffalo Bill's horse, who communicates with the reader and with other animals. The main character of this tale, however, is nine-year-old Cathy, who lives with her uncle, a general at a cavalry post in mid-19th century America. Cathy is befriended by Buffalo Bill, who gives her his horse. Cathy's character is said to be inspired by Mark Twain's daughter, Susy Clemens, who died young at age 24. This replica of the original edition of A Horse's Tale, with illustrations by well-known American illustrator Lucius Hitchcock, is comical and sharp. It also offers Twain's social commentary about man's cruelty to animals and specifically regarding bullfighting in Spain.

"Money had brought him misery, and he took his revenge upon us, who had done him no harm. He had his desire: with base and cunning calculation he left us but thirty thousand, knowing we would try to increase it, and ruin our life and break our hearts."-The $30,000 Bequest (1906) The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories (1906) is a collection of humorous tales by Mark Twain, covering his lifelong career. The title story is classic Twain, about an old man leaving a distant relative a life-changing sum of money, only to be collected under strict terms. Other stories include A Dog's Tale, Was it Heaven? Or Hell?, Does the Race of Man Love a Lord? and many others. This jacketed hardcover replica of the 1907 edition of The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories is a real treat for booklovers and fans of Mark Twain.

"Money had brought him misery, and he took his revenge upon us, who had done him no harm. He had his desire: with base and cunning calculation he left us but thirty thousand, knowing we would try to increase it, and ruin our life and break our hearts."-The $30,000 Bequest (1906) The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories (1906) is a collection of humorous tales by Mark Twain, covering his lifelong career. The title story is classic Twain, about an old man leaving a distant relative a life-changing sum of money, only to be collected under strict terms. Other stories include A Dog's Tale, Was it Heaven? Or Hell?, Does the Race of Man Love a Lord? and many others. This replica of the 1907 edition of The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories is a real treat for booklovers and fans of Mark Twain.

"Wherever she is, there is Eden."-Mark Twain, Eve's Diary (1906) Eve's Diary: Translated from the Original Ms. (1906), by Mark Twain, is a sequel to Extracts from Adam's Diary (1904) and is a comic narrative based on the biblical creation story about Eve from her creation to her burial by Adam. This story is said to be dedicated to Twain's wife Olivia Langdon Clemens, who died in 1904, just before the story was written. This jacketed hardcover replica of the original edition of Eve's Diary, with fifty-five beautiful illustrations by Lester Ralph, offers a lighthearted but emotional read.

"Wherever she is, there is Eden."-Mark Twain, Eve's Diary (1906) Eve's Diary: Translated from the Original Ms. (1906), by Mark Twain, is a sequel to Extracts from Adam's Diary (1904) and is a comic narrative based on the biblical creation story about Eve from her creation to her burial by Adam. This story is said to be dedicated to Twain's wife Olivia Langdon Clemens, who died in 1904, just before the story was written. This replica of the original edition of Eve's Diary, with fifty-five beautiful illustrations by Lester Ralph, offers a lighthearted but emotional read.

"I found that the nation had at first tried universal suffrage pure and simple, but had thrown that form aside because the result was not satisfactory."-The Curious Republic of Gondour (1870)The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches (1906) is a collection of short stories and sketches written by Mark Twain in 1870-1871 for The Galaxy and The Buffalo Express, published posthumously in 1919. The title story is the most famous and about a state in which all citizens have at least one vote, but where further votes could be acquired through education or by wealth. Other stories include A Reminiscence of the Back Settlements, The Approaching Epidemic, The European War, and many others. This replica of the 1919 edition is pure Twain and an enjoyable read.

"This new creature with the long hair is a good deal in the way. It is always hanging around and following me about. I don't like this; I am not used to company. I wish it wouldstay with the other animals."-Mark Twain, Extracts from Adam's Diary (1906) Extracts from Adam's Diary: Translated from the Original Ms. (1906), by Mark Twain, is a comedic account of the biblical Book of Genesis, narrated in the first person by Adam in his diary. This story describes how Eve moves into the Garden of Eden, and how Adam must deal with "this new creature with the long hair." This jacketed hardcover replica of the original edition of Extracts from Adam's Diary, with unique illustrations by Frederick Strothmann, offers a wonderful and humorous read.

"This new creature with the long hair is a good deal in the way. It is always hanging around and following me about. I don't like this; I am not used to company. I wish it wouldstay with the other animals."-Mark Twain, Extracts from Adam's Diary (1906) Extracts from Adam's Diary: Translated from the Original Ms. (1906), by Mark Twain, is a comedic account of the biblical Book of Genesis, narrated in the first person by Adam in his diary. This story describes how Eve moves into the Garden of Eden, and how Adam must deal with "this new creature with the long hair." This replica of the original edition of Extracts from Adam's Diary, with unique illustrations by Frederick Strothmann, offers a wonderful and humorous read.

A Double Barreled Detective Story is a short story/novelette by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens), in which Sherlock Holmes finds himself in the American west. The story contains two arcs of revenges. In the primary arc, a woman was abused, humiliated and abandoned by her fianc Jacob Fuller, while she bore his child.

"Truth is the most valuable thing we have. Let us economize it."-Mark Twain, Following the Equator (1897)Following the Equator-A Journey Around the World (1889), a travel book about Mark Twain's lecture tour in the British Empire, undertaken late in his life to repay his debts after becoming nearly broke. This book describes Twain's fascinating experiences in Australia, India, South Africa, and elsewhere. It offers Twain's quintessential mix of irony, humor, and social criticism of white man's behavior towards the indigenous populations around the world. This replica of the original 1897 edition of Following the Equator, containing 192 illustrations by multiple illustrators, including Daniel Beard, C. Allan Gilbert, F. M Senior, and C. H. Warren, is one hundred and twenty years after its initial publication still a highly entertaining read.

"Truth is the most valuable thing we have. Let us economize it."-Mark Twain, Following the Equator (1897) Following the Equator-A Journey Around the World (1889), a travel book about Mark Twain's lecture tour in the British Empire, undertaken late in his life to repay his debts after becoming nearly broke. This book describes Twain's fascinating experiences in Australia, India, South Africa, and elsewhere. It offers Twain's quintessential mix of irony, humor, and social criticism of white man's behavior towards the indigenous populations around the world. This jacketed hardcover replica of the original 1897 edition of Following the Equator, containing 192 illustrations by multiple illustrators, including Daniel Beard, C. Allan Gilbert, F. M Senior, and C. H. Warren, is one hundred and twenty years after its initial publication still a highly entertaining read.