The American Claimant And Other Stories And Sketches (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163795279)

The American Claimant And Other Stories And Sketches is a collection of short stories and sketches by the renowned American author, Mark Twain. The book includes the titular story, The American Claimant, which follows an American man who inherits a British title and estate, and the various challenges he faces in adapting to his new life. Other stories in the collection include The Invalid's Story, which tells the tale of a man who fakes an illness to avoid attending a party, and The Stolen White Elephant, which follows the absurd and comical efforts of the police to recover a stolen elephant. The book also includes a number of sketches, such as A Medieval Romance, which parodies the conventions of medieval literature, and A Curious Experience, which recounts a humorous encounter between a man and a ghost. Overall, The American Claimant And Other Stories And Sketches is a witty and entertaining collection of Twain's work, showcasing his unique style and humor.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.

Author: Mark Twain
ISBN-10: 1163795275
ISBN-13: 9781163795279
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 412
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.84d