Tom Sawyer Detective and Other Stories

By Mark Twain

Book Overview

Tom Sawyer Detective and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by the renowned American author Mark Twain. The book features four different stories, each with its own unique plot and characters. The first story, Tom Sawyer Detective, follows the adventures of Tom Sawyer and his friend Huck Finn as they investigate a murder case in their small town. The story is filled with suspense, humor, and thrilling twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats.The second story, A Double Barrelled Detective Story, is a parody of the classic detective genre. It follows the hilarious misadventures of Sherlock Holmes and his bumbling assistant as they attempt to solve a murder case.The third story, The Stolen White Elephant, is a satirical tale that pokes fun at the bureaucracy and inefficiency of government agencies. It follows the absurd attempts of a police inspector to recover a stolen white elephant, which has been gifted to the United States by the King of Siam.The final story, Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion, is a travelogue that chronicles Twain's travels through Europe. It is a humorous and insightful account of his experiences and observations, and provides a glimpse into the author's own life and personality.Overall, Tom Sawyer Detective and Other Stories is a delightful collection of stories that showcases Twain's wit, humor, and storytelling prowess. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone who enjoys a good mystery or adventure tale.1878. As humorist, narrator, and social observer, Twain (Samuel Clemens) is unsurpassed in American literature. His novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, a masterpiece of humor, characterization, and realism, has been called the first, and perhaps the best, modern American novel. The stories contained in this volume include: The Sawyer, Detective; The Stolen White Elephant; Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion; The Facts Concerning the Recent Carnival of Crime in Connecticut; About Magnanimous-Incident Literature; Punch, Brothers, Punch. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417938943
• ISBN13: 9781417938940
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7