“Next you'd see a raft sliding by, away off yonder, and maybe a galoot on it chopping. . . you'd see the ax flash and come down-you don't hear nothing; you see the ax go up again, and by the time it's above the man's head then you hear the k'chunk!-it had took all that time to come over the water.”
Quote by Mark Twain
Work
The Complete Works of Mark Twain: All 13 Novels, Short Stories, Poetry and Essays
This collection offers a comprehensive compilation of Mark Twain's works, encompassing his renowned novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', alongside his shorter stories, poetry, and essays. It provides readers with a comprehensive view of Twain's wit, social commentary, and storytelling abilities. more
Author
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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