Life In California, Excerpted From 'Roughing It' By Mark Twain
Mark Twain
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Length 1 h 24 min
Chapters 7
First published 1879
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
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Chapter 56: off for san francisco - western and eastern landscapes - the hottest place on earth - summer and winter. Read by David Wales 13:07
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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 Read by David Wales 9:18
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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. Read by David Wales 16:49
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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. Read by David Wales 13:48
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Chapter 60: an old friend - an educated miner - pocket mining - freaks of fortune. Read by David Wales 9:23
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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. Read by David Wales 10:48
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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'. Read by David Wales 10:36
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