“Wherever he found his speech growing too modern -- which was about every sentence or two -- he ladled in a few such Scriptural phrases as "exceeding sore," "and it came to pass," etc., and made things satisfactory again. "And it came to pass" was his pet. If he had left that out, his Bible would have been only a pamphlet.”
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
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
“The Old Testament is actually pretty raunchy. You might enjoy it.”