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“Change is the handmaiden Nature requires to do her miracles with.”

Quote by Mark Twain

Book:Roughing It

Work

Mark Twain's "Roughing It" offers a vivid and often comical portrayal of life during the 1849 California Gold Rush. The book details the author's journey to the West, his encounters with various characters, and his observations on the rugged frontier life. more

Author

Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was a renowned American author and humorist in the 19th century. His works are characterized by humor, satire, and profound social insight, with notable novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. more

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