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The Celebrated Jumping Frog by Mark Twain Third Edition C.H. Webb 1869. New York. Small discreet bookplate to front pastedown. No cracking or splitting to hinges, contents are clean and unblemished throughout. In original VG+ publisher's cloth covers that have no staining, toning or darkening to spine. Embossed gilt still very much bright.

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.