Mark Twain: Wit and Wisecracks (Americana Pocket Gift Editions)

ISBN: 0880880805

Author: Mark Twain

Condition: New

This handsome pocket-sized volume presents a range of quotations by America's foremost satirist. Selections include ''Adam and Eve had many advantages, but the principal one was that they escaped teething.'' ''April 1. This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty four.'' ''I was seldom able to see an opportunity until it had ceased to be one.''Quotes are complemented by fascinating black-and-white images throughout, such as photographs of Twain before his home in Hannibal, Missouri, at home in Hartford, Connecticut, at a birthday dinner at Delmonico's, at his billiards table, etc., plus a photo of his steamboat pilot's certificate, and more. 64-page hardcover pocket gift book with two-tone gold cover and full-color interior. Measures 3-14'' wide x 5-3/8'' high. Makes a great gift!

• Selections include: ''Adam and Eve had many advantages, but the principal one was that they escaped teething.'' ''April 1. This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty four.'' ''I was seldom able to see an opportunity until it had ceased to be one.'' | Quotations are complemented by black-and-white images throughout, such as photographs of Twain before his home in Hannibal, Missouri; at home in Hartford, Connecticut; at a birthday dinner at Delmonico's; at his billiards table; etc.; plus a photo of his steamboat pilot's certificate; and more. | 64-page hardcover gift book with foil-enhanced dust jacket. | Pocket-sized gift book measures 3-1/4'' wide x 5-3/8'' high. | The perfect addition to any home or office library.