The curious Republic of Gondour, and other whimsical sketches
Title:
The curious Republic of Gondour, and other whimsical sketches
Author:
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910.
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
New York : Boni and Liveright, 1919.
Physical Description:
vii, 140 pages ; 20 cm.
General Note:
"Most of the sketches in this volume were taken from a series the author wrote for the Galaxy from May, 1870, to April, 1871. The rest appeared in the Buffalo express"--P. [v]
Source: Source unknown.
Language:
English
Contents:
The curious republic of Gondour -- A memory -- Introductory to "Memoranda" -- About smells -- A couple of sad experiences -- Dan Murphy -- The "Tournament" in A.D. 1870 -- Curious relic for sale -- A reminiscence of the back settlements -- A royal compliment -- The approaching epidemic -- The tone-imparting committee -- Goldsmith's friend abroad again -- Our precious lunatic -- The European War -- The wild man interviewed -- Last words of great men.
Local Note:
Rare Book Room copy 2 1st ed.; in original d.j.
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ISBN:
9780841436039
Format :
Book
