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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is an 1876 novel about a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River. It is set in the 1840s in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, inspired by Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain lived as a boy.

"The Million Pound Bank Note" is a short story by the American author Mark Twain, published in 1893. The story takes place in Victorian London, where the story's protagonist/narrator, Henry Adams, has ended up penniless and in rags after a boating accident in the U.S. swept him out to sea. Two very rich and eccentric brothers spot him and give him an envelope with no information.

Tom Sawyer, Detective is an 1896 novel by Mark Twain. It is a sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876), Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), and Tom Sawyer Abroad (1894). Tom Sawyer attempts to solve a mysterious murder in this burlesque of the immensely popular detective novels of the time. Like the two preceding novels, the story is told using the first-person narrative voice of Huck Finn.

In the story, Tom, Huck, and Jim travel to Africa in a futuristic hot air balloon, where they survive encounters with lions, robbers, and fleas to see some of the world's greatest wonders, including the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer, Detective, the story is told using the first-person narrative voice of Huck Finn. It is a sequel, set in the time following the title story of the Tom Sawyer series.

"The £one million Bank-Note and Other New Stories" is a collection of short stories via the legendary American creator Mark Twain. This anthology, even though lesser-regarded than some of his other works, is a testomony to Twain's literary prowess and his potential to craft engaging narratives that blend humor, wit, and social observation. The name tale, "The £1,000,000 Bank-Note," follows the adventures of an American named Henry Adams who, by way of a twist of fate, reveals himself in London with a banknote really worth a million kilos but no way to coins it. Through this humorous premise, Twain explores topics of wealth, elegance, and societal expectancies, supplying a satirical take at the British aristocracy. The series consists of numerous other stories that exhibit Twain's versatility as a creator. "Mental Telegraphy" delves into the concept of concept transference, even as "The Invalid's Story" takes readers on a comically absurd journey involving a case of fallacious identification and a chaotic educate experience. Overall, "The £a million Bank-Note and Other New Stories" is a testament to Mark Twain's enduring literary legacy. His stories entertain, provoke concept, and provide a glimpse into the human circumstance, all whilst keeping the sharp wit and incisive social commentary that Twain is widely known for.

"The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories" is a group of brief stories by using the renowned American writer Mark Twain. This anthology showcases Twain's wit, humor, and eager observations of human nature, supplying readers a glimpse into the 19th-century American society and its quirks. The titular story, "The $30,000 Bequest," revolves around a pair, Mr. And Mrs. McWilliams, who inherit a huge sum of money. However, their newfound wealth comes with a sequence of absurd situations, leading to comical misadventures and economic calamities. Other testimonies in the collection delve into diverse elements of life, which includes own family dynamics, social satire, and human folly. Twain's storytelling prowess shines through in stories like "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg," a scathing observation on human hypocrisy and moral decay. Throughout the gathering, Twain's signature fashion blends humor and insight, frequently punctuated with a sharp critique of societal norms and conventions. His memories are filled with memorable characters and smart plot twists, making "The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories" a undying classic that continues to entertain and provoke thought. Mark Twain's series stays a testament to his literary genius, imparting readers a delightful blend of humor and social statement that continues to resonate with audiences today.

The book follows the travels of young Mark Twain through the Wild West during the years 1861-1867. After a brief stint as a Confederate cavalry militiaman (not included in the account), he joined his brother Orion Clemens, who had been appointed Secretary of the Nevada Territory, on a stagecoach journey west. Twain consulted his brother's diary to refresh his memory and borrowed heavily from his active imagination for many stories in the book.

Life on the Mississippi (1883) is a memoir by Mark Twain of his days as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the American Civil War, and also a travel book, recounting his trip along the Mississippi River from St. Louis to New Orleans many years after the War.

The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories (1906) is a collection of thirty comic short stories by the iconic American humorist and writer Mark Twain. The stories contained span the course of his career, from "Advice to Young Girls" in 1865 to the titular tale in 1904. Although Twain had ample time to refine his short stories between their original publication date and this collection, there is little evidence to suggest he took an active interest in doing so. "A Burlesque Biography" contains only a few minor technical revisions which make it different from the 1871 version found in Mark Twain's "(Burlesque) Autobiography and First Romance".

In the book, a Yankee engineer from Connecticut is accidentally transported back in time to the court of King Arthur, where he fools the inhabitants of that time into thinking that he is a magician, and soon uses his knowledge of modern technology to become a "magician" in earnest, stunning the English of the Early Middle Ages with such feats as demolitions, fireworks, and the shoring up of a holy well. He attempts to modernize the past, but in the end he is unable to prevent the death of Arthur and an interdict against him by the Catholic Church of the time, which grows fearful of his power.

The Prince and the Pauper is a novel by American author Mark Twain. It was first published in 1881 in Canada, before its 1882 publication in the United States. The novel represents Twain's first attempt at historical fiction. Set in 1547, it tells the story of two young boys who are identical in appearance: Tom Canty, a pauper who lives with his abusive father in Offal Court off Pudding Lane in London, and Prince Edward, son of King Henry VIII.