Project Gutenberg 2004-06-26 Public domain in the USA. 115 Twain, Mark 1835 1910 Clemens, Samuel Langhorne Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens) Sketches New and Old, Part 2. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sketches_New_and_Old Answers to correspondents -- To raise poultry -- Experience of the McWilliamses with membranous croup -- My first literary venture -- How the author was sold in Newark -- The office bore -- Johnny Greer -- The facts in the case of the great beef contract -- The case of George Fisher. Produced by David Widger "Sketches New and Old, Part 2" by Mark Twain is a collection of humorous essays and sketches written during the mid to late 19th century, reflecting the author's sharp wit and observational prowess. The book touches upon various topics, including social manners, human follies, and personal anecdotes that showcase Twain's distinctive literary style and his ability to blend humor with social commentary. In this second part, Twain presents a series of amusing correspondences with individuals seeking advice on various matters, ranging from the absurdities of societal expectations to the humorous intricacies of personal relationships, all while critiquing the norms of his time. Each sketch serves as a critical reflection on the human condition, showcasing an array of lively characters, such as the overzealous moralist, the aspiring poet, and the worried parent. Twain's masterful storytelling weaves these threads together, offering readers both laughter and insights into the quirks and complexities of life in 19th-century America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/5837/5837-h/images/bookcover.jpg Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Humorous stories, American United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 123227 2025-08-03T05:38:01.305116 text/html 109905 2020-12-29T04:44:50 text/html 1744162 2025-08-03T05:38:04.303118 application/epub+zip 1745129 2025-08-03T05:38:01.972139 application/epub+zip 101441 2025-08-03T05:38:01.613111 application/epub+zip 1797630 2025-08-03T05:38:06.174104 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1778614 2025-08-03T05:38:03.991129 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 135307 2022-09-03T09:03:44.046916 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 101319 2025-08-03T05:38:00.977119 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 101249 2020-12-29T04:44:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19133 2025-08-03T05:38:06.323096 application/rdf+xml 12679 2025-08-03T05:38:01.735116 image/jpeg 2005 2025-08-03T05:38:01.675237 image/jpeg 1721666 2020-12-29T04:44:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 39729 2020-12-29T04:44:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 1737604 2025-08-03T05:38:01.367142 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia