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1890 Mark TWAIN Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court Magic Novel
1890 Mark TWAIN Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court Magic Novel
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1890 Mark TWAIN Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court Magic Novel



Mark Twains satirical novel, “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court” follows the journey of a modern-day Yankee named Hank Morgan, who gets transported back in time to the medieval court of King Arthur. Using his knowledge of modern technology, Hank tries to modernize Camelot and change the course of history, but his attempts lead to unintended consequences. The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and the clash between modernity and tradition, while also offering a humorous take on medieval romance and chivalry.



Item number: #30936

Price: $499



TWAIN, Mark



A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court by Mark Twain.



New York: Charles L. Webster and Company, 1890.



Details:

Collation: Complete

xv, [1], 17-575, [3]

220 illustrations

References: BAL 3429; MacDonnell, 48-49

Notes on edition:

Half-title not on verso of frontispiece

Does not include S device on p.59

Text broken on p. 72, last three lines

Provenance: Handwritten – Percy Lord

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; secure

Green cloth

Size: ~8.5in X 6.75in (21.5cm x 17.5cm)



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1890 Mark TWAIN Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court Magic Novel

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