Life In California, Excerpted From 'Roughing It' By Mark Twain

Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)

This recording is chapters 56 through 61 plus 78 of the 1879 edition of 'Roughing It' by Mark Twain (1835-1910). The chapters contain in Twain style his observations and experiences in the state of California. - Summary by David Wales

Genre(s): Humor, Travel & Geography

Language: English

Keyword(s): humor (637), California (57), travelogue (19), hawaii (16), Nevada (4), classic of literature (1)

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 Chapter 56: off for san francisco - western and eastern landscapes - the hottest place on earth - summer and winter. David Wales
00:13:07
Play 02 Chapter 57: california - novelty of seeing a woman - 'well, if it ain't a child!' - one hundred and fifty dollars for a kiss - waiting for a turn David Wales
00:09:18
Play 03 Chapter 58: life in san francisco - worthless stocks - my first earthquake - reportorial instincts - effects of the shocks - incidents and curiosities - sabbath breakers - the lodger and the chambermaid - a sensible fashion to follow - effects of the earthquake on the ministers. David Wales
00:16:49
Play 04 Chapter 59: poor again - sinking as a business - a model collector - misery loves company - comparing notes for comfort - a streak of luck - finding a dime - wealthy by comparison - two sumptuous dinners. David Wales
00:13:48
Play 05 Chapter 60: an old friend - an educated miner - pocket mining - freaks of fortune. David Wales
00:09:23
Play 06 Chapter 61: dick baker and his cat - tom quartz's peculiarities - on an excursion - appearance on his return - a prejudiced cat - empty pockets and a roving life. David Wales
00:10:48
Play 07 Chapter 78: return to san francisco - ship amusements - preparing for lecturing - valuable assistance secured - my first attempt - the audience carried - 'all's well that ends well'. David Wales
00:10:36