The $30,000 Bequest, and Other Stories: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The $30,000 Bequest, and Other Stories is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Twain, Mark (1835–1910).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The $30,000 Bequest, and Other Stories" by Mark Twain is a collection of thirty comic short stories published in 1906. Spanning nearly four decades of Twain's career, from 1865 to 1904, these tales showcase his signature humor and satirical wit. The collection includes the titular story alongside earlier works like "Advice to Young Girls" and "A Burlesque Biography." Published by Harper and Brothers, this volume brought together previously published pieces with minimal revision from their original forms.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The $30,000 Bequest, and Other Stories
- Author credits: Twain, Mark (1835–1910)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Humorous stories, American
- Short stories, American
- United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Short Stories
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