The American Claimant (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161456356)

The American Claimant is a novel written by Mark Twain, first published in 1892. The story revolves around Colonel Mulberry Sellers, a character who is obsessed with the idea that he is the rightful heir to the British earldom of Rossmore. However, his claim is challenged by an American named Washington Hawkins, who arrives in England with the intention of proving that he is the true heir to the title.The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores themes such as identity, social class, and the American dream. It is a satirical commentary on the British aristocracy and the American obsession with wealth and status.Throughout the novel, Twain uses humor and wit to poke fun at the absurdity of the characters' actions and beliefs. The plot is fast-paced and full of twists and turns, as both Colonel Sellers and Washington Hawkins try to prove their claim to the title.Overall, The American Claimant is a witty and entertaining novel that offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural differences between America and Britain in the late 19th century.No weather will be found in this book. This is an attempt to pull a book through without weather. It being the first attempt of the kind in fictitious literature, it may prove a failure, but it seemed worth the while of some dare-devil person to try it, and the author was in just the mood.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: 116145635X
ISBN-13: 9781161456356
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 188
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.50d