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Fiction · English

The American Claimant

by Mark Twain

The American Claimant by Mark Twain explores social life and customs, american literature, mistaken identity.

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The American Claimant is a work by Mark Twain. Its subjects include Social life and customs, American literature, Mistaken identity.

From the opening pages: ““He was constructing what seemed to be some kind of frail mechanical toy.” “It must try your patience pretty sharply sometimes.” One-armed Pete “Father, I am going to shake hands with Major Hawkins.” “Must he go down in his spectral night dress?” “Clah to goodness it’s de fust time I’ve sot eyes on ’em.” Parker, assistant editor of the _Democrat_ “How do you do?” “Both were so paralyzed with joy.” “It had already happened.” “His thoughts had been far away from these things.” “Fool or _no_ fool, he would grab it.” “No. 5 started a laugh.” Capt. Saltmarsh and brother of the brush Wasted sewer gas “Eastward with that great light transfiguring their faces.” It was a violent case of mutual love at first sight “Time dragged heavily for both, now.” “Oh, my God, she’s kissing it!” “The shady devil had knifed her.” “You an earl’s son! Show me the signs.” “My father!” “Finally there was a quiet wedding at the Towers.””

Author
Mark Twain
Category
Fiction
Language
English

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