Stories by Mark Twain

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Post10 Aug 1909
The only moving picture of me
Some young men from Mr. Edison's company came out to the house with a camera that takes pictures that move. I moved. Here is the result. I am told it will outlast me, which will not take much.
Everyday life1 min read
Post14 Apr 1894
A word on balloons
I lent Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn a balloon for my new book, and they took it to Africa. I have put it in my flight log, as it is the only flight anybody connected with me has ever made.
Everyday life1 min read
ITThe Quaker City excursionJun 1867
Thirteen days of prayer meetings
Sixty-five pilgrims, one melodeon and a sea that would not lie still. I took up dominoes in self-defence.
Everyday life2 min read

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Post10 Aug 1909
The only moving picture of me
Some young men from Mr. Edison's company came out to the house with a camera that takes pictures that move. I moved. Here is the result. I am told it will outlast me, which will not take much.
Everyday life1 min read
Post14 Apr 1894
A word on balloons
I lent Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn a balloon for my new book, and they took it to Africa. I have put it in my flight log, as it is the only flight anybody connected with me has ever made.
Everyday life1 min read
ITThe Quaker City excursionJun 1867
Thirteen days of prayer meetings
Sixty-five pilgrims, one melodeon and a sea that would not lie still. I took up dominoes in self-defence.
Everyday life2 min read