The Jumping Frog and Other Sketches

By Mark Twain

A much celebrated jumping frog, the lack of literature in a gold-mining town, and castaways who eat their own shoes to survive are among the subjects treated by the stories contained in this volume. The Jumping Frog and Other Sketches captures the light and humorous spirit of Mark Twain's early work, inspired by his experiences in the mining districts of California and Nevada. These sketches became widely known in America, India, China and England and launched the solid foundation of the author's fame.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Pushkin Press
• Release date: Aug 31, 2012
• ISBN: 9781908968791

Mark Twain

Mark Twain, who was born Samuel L. Clemens in Missouri in 1835, wrote some of the most enduring works of literature in the English language, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc was his last completed book—and, by his own estimate, his best. Its acquisition by Harper & Brothers allowed Twain to stave off bankruptcy. He died in 1910. 

Reviews for The Jumping Frog and Other Sketches

[umineko_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book is short stories of Mark Twain. He is one of North America's most famous and best-loved writers.His stories are very intresting,but they have a serious massage.I was impressed with his stories. I like the third story,"Is He Living or Is He Dead?".This story is about the secret of Francois Millet,a famous artist in France.I was surprised at how to win fame. I think some his stories are staire to society.

[gj0hit · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book has many short stories.The writer of this book is Mark Twain.I like his stories.Some stories in this book make me happy or good feeling.And some stories make me considering seriously. I think he wrote them thinking about what happened in those days.This is a useful book for me.

[kaz2_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This book is short stories.In it,Jim Smiley and his jumping frogs is main story.Smiley have a strange frog,and the frog can only jump. I am sorry not to be able to write the ending,but I think it is funny story.

[hajimem_6 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book has eight short stories. Especially, "passport to Russia" was most interesting.

[hiroshin-1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Mark Twain he is a famous auther of the U.S.A.I did'nt read his book.when I read thisbook.His idea is very interesting and I can't to think of these ideas.