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“I was educated, I was trained, I was a Presbyterian and I knew how these things are done. I knew that in Biblical times if a man committed a sin the extermination of the whole surrounding nation-cattle and all-was likely to happen. I knew that Providence was not particular about the rest, so that He got somebody connected with the one He was after.”

Quote by Mark Twain

Book:Mark Twain in Eruption (Abridged, Annotated)
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Mark Twain in Eruption (Abridged, Annotated)

The volume includes a selection of Twain's letters, sketches, and other uncollected works, providing a glimpse into his personal thoughts and experiences. more

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Mark Twain
Mark Twain

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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