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Mark Twain (International) assertion Mark Twain i(A61499 works by) (a.k.a. Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
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Born: Established: 30 Nov 1835 Florida,
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United States of America (USA),
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Americas, ; Died: Ceased: 21 Apr 1910 Connecticut,
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United States of America (USA),
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Americas,
Gender: Male
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1 Following the Equator : In Australia Mark Twain , 2005 extract prose (Following the Equator : A Journey around the World)
— Appears in: Travellers' Tales : Best Stories Under the Sun, Volume 2 2005; (p. 126-131)
1 1 y separately published work icon A Strange Expedition Mark Twain , Robert Ingpen (illustrator), Sydney : Ashton Scholastic , 1988 Z1058123 1988 single work picture book children's fable fantasy The animals of the forest send out a scientific expedition to make disoveries and confirm facts about the world.
1 Cup Fever (from Following the Equator) Mark Twain , 1961 extract prose (Following the Equator : A Journey around the World)
— Appears in: They Came to Australia : An Anthology 1961; (p. 58-62)
1 A Story of Mark Twain Mark Twain , 1898 single work prose humour
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , July vol. 33 no. 398 1898; (p. 505) Anecdote told by Twain of a preacher who discourses on the possibile future for a child - until he discovers it is a girl. Introduction says Twain told the anecdote for the crew aboard a steamer from New York to Genoa. (PB)
1 Mark Twain Tells the Story of the Surviving Innocent Mark Twain , 1897 single work prose humour
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , October vol. 32 no. 389 1897; (p. 714) Mark Twain's humorous comments on poverty, his next book; and the need for the impulse for charity to coincide with the opportunity - how a preacher talked his cause into and out of $400 of Twain's money. (PB)
3 10 y separately published work icon Following the Equator : A Journey around the World Mark Twain , Hartford : American Publication Company , 1897 Z994629 1897 single work prose travel
1 y separately published work icon The Million Pound Bank Note Mark Twain , Langenscheidt ELT , 1893 6617954 1893 single work novella
1 The Facts in the Case Mark Twain , 1885 single work short story humour
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , April vol. 20 no. 239 1885; (p. 435-436) Humorous account of an attempt to enforce a contract made with General Sharman years before by parties far removed. Legal satire of sorts. (PB)
1 The Ant Mark Twain , 1885 single work short story humour
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , March vol. 20 no. 238 1885; (p. 376) Humorous description of the labours of the ant. (PB)
1 King Ludwig's Encore Mark Twain , 1882 single work biography
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , February vol. 17 no. 201 1882; (p. 335) The eccentric King of Bavaria's insistence that water pipes be turned on to simulate rain during a private operatic performance. Humour. (PB)
1 Running for Governor Mark Twain , 1880 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , March vol. 15 no. 178 1880; (p. 349) On the newspaper vilifications which follow his decision to run for Governor of New York State. Humour. (PB)
1 Twain's Best Joke Mark Twain , 1880 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , February vol. 15 no. 177 1880; (p. 324)

Anecdote of Twain's/Clemens' embarrassment at finding himself the centre of loud applause at a London banquet. (PB)
1 The Recent Great French Duel Mark Twain , 1879 single work prose humour
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , May vol. 14 no. 168 1879; (p. 436-437) Humorous account of a French duel in Paris in which Twain claimed to have acted as a second. He was the only party injured when his principal fell on him ... (PB)
1 Mark Twain's Watch Mark Twain , 1872 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , December vol. 8 no. 91 1872; (p. 186) On the ruin of a good watch by watchmaker's repairs. (PB)
1 Advice to Young Literary Aspirants Mark Twain , 1872 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , July vol. 7 no. 86 1872; (p. 636) On what is required to succeed viz hard work, perseverance, talent, etc. (PB)
1 Woman - Mark Twain's Opinion Mark Twain , 1869 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , June vol. 4 no. 49 1869; (p. 627) Speech by Twain in response to a toast to Woman at the annual banquet of the Washington Correspondent's Club on 12 January 1869. Humorous. (PB)
1 A Visit to a Bible Factory : Abridged from Mark Twain's 'Letter for Christians to Read' Mark Twain , 1868 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 5 December vol. 4 no. 171 1868; (p. 238-239) A tour of the Bible House, New York, and the moral feelings it aroused. Humorous. (PB)
1 Mark Twain in Congress (International) assertion Mark Twain , 1868 single work prose
— Appears in: The Empire , 5 June no. 5162 1868; (p. 4)

Mark Twain provides an account of his short period as a representative in the US Congress.
1 Mark Twain in Office (International) assertion Mark Twain , 1868 single work prose satire
— Appears in: The Empire , 28 March no. 5103 (p. 2)
1 1 y separately published work icon The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County and Other Stories (International) assertion Mark Twain , New York (City) : C. H. Webb , 1867 7742781 1867 selected work short story
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