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Small purple hardcover with gilt titling to front and spine, with gilt frog on lower front. There is a blind-stamped frog on the lower rear. Cover has beveled edges. 198 pages. Brown endpapers. Third Edition. Edited by John Paul. Spine and left front are faded. Gilt still bright. Chips to head and foot of spine. Previous owner's bookplate neatly placed inside front cover. Another owner's name penciled on endpaper. Wonderful copy of this early book. Size: 12mo - over 6�" - 7�" tall.

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.