Life In California, Excerpted From 'Roughing It' By Mark Twain - Free Audiobook

Life In California, Excerpted From 'Roughing It' By Mark Twain - Free Audiobook

Author(s): Mark Twain,

Language: English
Genre(s): HumorNon-fictionTravel & Geography

1 / 7Chapter 56: off for san francisco - western and eastern landscapes - the hottest place on earth - summer and winter.

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7 Chapter(s)
  • 1. Chapter 56: off for san francisco - western and eastern landscapes - the hottest place on earth - summer and winter.
  • 2. Chapter 57: california - novelty of seeing a woman - 'well, if it ain't a child!' - one hundred and fifty dollars for a kiss - waiting for a turn
  • 3. Chapter 58: life in san francisco - worthless stocks - my first earthquake - reportorial instincts - effects of the shocks - incidents and curiosities - sabbath breakers - the lodger and the chambermaid - a sensible fashion to follow - effects of the earthquake on the ministers.
  • 4. Chapter 59: poor again - sinking as a business - a model collector - misery loves company - comparing notes for comfort - a streak of luck - finding a dime - wealthy by comparison - two sumptuous dinners.
  • 5. Chapter 60: an old friend - an educated miner - pocket mining - freaks of fortune.
  • 6. Chapter 61: dick baker and his cat - tom quartz's peculiarities - on an excursion - appearance on his return - a prejudiced cat - empty pockets and a roving life.
  • 7. Chapter 78: return to san francisco - ship amusements - preparing for lecturing - valuable assistance secured - my first attempt - the audience carried - 'all's well that ends well'.

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This recording is chapters 56 through 61 plus 78 of the 1879 edition of 'Roughing It' by Mark Twain (1835-1910). The chapters contain in Twain style his observations and experiences in the state of California. - Summary by David Wales

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