Mark Twain In Seattle

by Philip Dossick

Overview

"Mark Twain In Seattle," a daring and utterly charming novella, describes something incredible that takes place between a University of Washington undergraduate, and a sick old man.

Late one evening, Taz, a student, helps a raggedy old homeless man who has fallen in the street, to his feet. When asked, the man gives his name as Samuel Clemens, otherwise known as Mark Twain.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013210929
Publisher:	Editions Artisan Devereaux, LLC
Publication date:	10/27/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Philip Dossick is the New York Times critically acclaimed writer and director of the P.O.W. He has written for television, including the outstanding drama, Transplant, produced for CBS by David Susskind. He is the author of numerous books, including Aztecs: Epoch Of Social Revolution.

Editorial Reviews

Philip Dossick weaves a fantastical story, yet behind its magical realism lies a mountain of wit that takes flight and stays aloft until its inevitable end.

All in all, Mark Twain In Seattle is a rare jewel, a joy to read.

This one's for the ages.

--Christopher Gartenberg

Peachesandplumbs.com - Christopher Gartenberg

Philip Dossick's cinematic roots are showing. "Mark Twain In Seattle" reads like a classic film script, and delivers on every page. A beautiful love story, deftly told.

--Ben Brand

Peachesandplumbs.com - Ben Brand

"Mark Twain In Seattle" might better have been called "A Tramp In Seattle." But why quibble? You might just decide to sit down and read this soon to be iconic fable in one sitting. It is just that good.

--Lark F. Singh

Peachesandplumbs.com - Lark Singh

Philip Dossick weaves a fantastical story, yet behind its magical realism lies a mountain of wit that takes flight and stays aloft until its inevitable end.

All in all, A Tramp in Seattle is a rare jewel, a joy to read.

This one’s for the ages.

—Christopher Gartenberg

Christopher Gartenberg

Philip Dossick’s cinematic roots are showing. “A Tramp In Seattle” reads like a classic film script, and delivers on every page. A beautiful love story, deftly told.

—Ben Brand

Ben Brand

“A Tramp In Seattle” might better have been called “Mark Twain In Seattle.” But why quibble? You might just decide to sit down and read this soon to be iconic fable in one sitting. It is just that good.

—Lark F. Singh

Lark Singh