{"product_id":"2940013443600","title":"The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories (Illustrated)","description":"*Includes more than 30 of Twain’s short stories\u003cbr\u003e*Illustrated with pictures of Twain, his life and work.\u003cbr\u003e*Includes Table of Contents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSamuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist best known for his novels, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876), and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), the latter often called \"the Great American Novel.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwain grew up in Hannibal, Missouri, which would later provide the setting for Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. He apprenticed with a printer and also worked as a typesetter and contributed articles to his older brother Orion's newspaper. After toiling as a printer in various cities, he became a master riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River before heading west to join Orion. While a reporter, he wrote a humorous story, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, which became very popular and brought nationwide attention. His travelogues were also well-received. Twain had found his calling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe achieved great success as a writer and public speaker, becoming a national celebrity during his day. His wit and satire earned praise from critics and peers, and he became a friend to presidents, artists, industrialists, and European royalty. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories was one of Twain’s many collections of short stories, featuring 30,000 Dollar Bequest and over 30 other stories that touch upon religion, life, history, and American culture. This edition is specially formatted with a Table of Contents and is illustrated with pictures of the famous writer, his life and work.","brand":"Charles River Editors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47145680666864,"sku":"2940013443600","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013443600_p0.jpg?v=1763581375","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013443600","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}