Project Gutenberg 2004-06-26 Public domain in the USA. 89 Twain, Mark 1835 1910 Clemens, Samuel Langhorne Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens) Sketches New and Old, Part 3. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sketches_New_and_Old Disgraceful persecution of a boy -- The judge's "spirited woman" -- Information wanted -- Some learned fables, for good old boys and girls -- My late senatorial secretaryship -- A fashion item -- Riley, Newspaper correspondent -- A fine old man -- Science vs. luck. Produced by David Widger "Sketches New and Old, Part 3" by Mark Twain is a collection of narrative essays written in the mid to late 19th century. This book showcases Twain’s signature humor and incisive social commentary, exploring various themes related to human nature, justice, and society. Within these sketches, Twain provides a keen critique of societal norms, often through satirical observations and anecdotes, reflecting the attitudes of his time. The book includes several notable pieces, like "Disgraceful Persecution of a Boy," which highlights the injustices faced by marginalized groups, particularly the Chinese immigrants in San Francisco, as seen through the eyes of a young boy. Twain argues against the cruelty of societal norms that condone the mistreatment of those considered weak. Other sketches delve into comical tales about a spirited Mexican woman seeking justice for her husband's murder, the absurdities faced in politics, and the humor derived from mundane aspects of life. Twain’s blend of social critique and humor invites readers to reflect on the follies of humanity, urging them to consider the impact of both personal and societal injustices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Humorous stories, American United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 127435 2025-07-03T05:34:29.528853 text/html 114467 2020-12-29T04:45:02 text/html 1475203 2025-07-03T05:34:32.272828 application/epub+zip 1476346 2025-07-03T05:34:30.159813 application/epub+zip 103952 2025-07-03T05:34:29.824816 application/epub+zip 1528942 2025-07-03T05:34:34.036799 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1509762 2025-07-03T05:34:31.980813 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 138559 2022-09-03T09:03:51.395942 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 106720 2025-07-03T05:34:29.241816 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 106650 2020-12-29T04:45:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19505 2025-07-03T05:34:34.161794 application/rdf+xml 12679 2025-07-03T05:34:29.936797 image/jpeg 2005 2025-07-03T05:34:29.879793 image/jpeg 1453414 2020-12-29T04:45:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 42497 2020-12-29T04:45:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 1469036 2025-07-03T05:34:29.594822 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