The Mysterious Stranger and Other Stories

by Mark Twain

Overview

Mark Twain is best known for his novels and short stories. Twain uses his incredible whit to depict life in America. His books Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn have been read by school children for generations. His life on the Mississippi River has peeked the imagination of boys to go and build a raft and sail off into unknown adventures. Stories in this collection include The Mysterious Stranger -- A Fable -- Hunting the Deceitful Turkey -- The McWilliamses and the Burglar Alarm.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781438533827
Publisher:	Book Jungle
Publication date:	12/31/2009
Pages:	116
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.24(d)

About the Author

After the Civil War, Samuel Clemens (1835–1910) left his small town to seek work as a riverboat pilot. As Mark Twain, the Missouri native found his place in the world. Author, journalist, lecturer, wit, and sage, Twain created enduring works that have enlightened and amused readers of all ages for generations.

Date of Birth:

November 30, 1835

Date of Death:

April 21, 1910

Place of Birth:

Florida, Missouri

Place of Death:

Redding, Connecticut

Table of Contents

The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County
"The £1,000,000 Bank-Note"
The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg
The Mysterious Stranger