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Bringing together 38 tales and sketches, The $30,000 Bequest provides a rare long view of Twain's work, covering virtually his entire career, from "Advice to Young Girls" (a spoof that appeared in 1865, just months before he achieved national acclaim for his "Jumping Frog" tale),... Read Full Overview

THE $30,000 BEQUEST AND OTHER SHORT STORIES BY MARK TWAIN WITH BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC COVER. PERFECTLY FOR EVERYONE WHO LOVES CLASSIC HUMOROUS BOOKS OR AS A GIFT FOR YOU LOVED ONE. GET YOURS TODAY

Specifications: Cover Finish: GLOSSY Dimensions: 5,25" x 8" (13,34 x 20,32 cm)Interior:... Read Full Overview

湖边是一个宜人的小镇，有五六千居民，随着远西地区的城镇发展，它也是一个相当漂亮的小镇。... Read Full Overview

The last miscellany published by Twain, these thirty-eight tales and sketches offer a rare long view of his work, covering the forty years from his earliest success to the final years of his life.

The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories, published in 1906 is a collection of comic short stories by the famous American author Mark Twain. The stories contained span the course of his career, from "Advice to Young Girls" in 1865 to the titular tale in 1904. The collection includes:... Read Full Overview

Dive into Mark Twain's wit and wisdom with The $30,000 Bequest, and Other Stories. This delightful collection explores human nature, ambition, and folly through Twain's sharp satire and unforgettable characters. From humorous tales to poignant reflections, these stories showcase... Read Full Overview

Experience the wit and wisdom of Mark Twain in "The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories," a collection showcasing the celebrated author's masterful use of humor and satire. These short stories, quintessential examples of American literature, explore a range of human foibles... Read Full Overview

Experience the wit and wisdom of Mark Twain in "The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories," a collection showcasing the celebrated author's masterful use of humor and satire. These short stories, quintessential examples of American literature, explore a range of human foibles... Read Full Overview

Lakeside was a pleasant little town of five or six thousand inhabitants, and a rather pretty one, too, as towns go in the Far West. It had church accommodations for thirty-five thousand, which is the way of the Far West and the South, where everybody is religious, and where each... Read Full Overview

In "The $30,000 Bequest" and Other Stories, Mark Twain masterfully weaves humor and social critique into a collection of captivating tales. The stories explore themes of greed, human folly, and the unpredictability of fortune, all set against vividly drawn characters and sharp... Read Full Overview

The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories (1906) is a collection of thirty comic short stories by the American humorist and writer Mark Twain. The stories contained span the course of his career, from "Advice to Young Girls" in 1865 to the titular tale in 1904. Although Twain had... Read Full Overview