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1867 Mark TWAIN 1ed FAMED Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras Sketches Humor "A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes." ― Mark Twain Mark Twain and his works were immensely popular all on their own. "Jumping Frog" was Mark Twain's first great success as a writer and brought him national attention. It was published in 1865 as part of a small collection of short stories. This 1867 first English edition was edited by John Paul as a printing of the original material including: 1. Jumping Frog 2. Curing a Cold 3. Among the Spirits 4. Killing Julias Ceasare 5. Concerning Chambermaids 6. The Steed "Oahu" 7. And many more Item number: #31028 Price: $1500 TWAIN, Mark (Editor: PAUL, John) The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, and Other Sketches London: George Routledge, 1867. First Edition. Details: · Collation: Complete with all pages o viii, 9-187, [1] · References: BAL 3586 · Language: English · Binding: Hardcover; tight and…

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, also known as 'The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County' is an 1865 short story by Mark Twain. It was his first great success as a writer and brought him national attention. The story is set in a gold-mining camp in Calaveras County, California, and the plot revolves around a jumping frog contest. Twain's narrative follows the gambler Jim Smiley, who has a frog that can jump higher than any other frog. This humorous tale is also known for its colorful characters, including the narrator, who is drawn into the story by the loquacious storyteller, Simon Wheeler.

The first edition can be identified by the publisher Charles Henry Webb and the year 1865. It's also important to note any inscription or printing errors that are known to exist only in the first edition copies.