Mark Twain PUDD'NHEAD WILSON & THOSE EXTRAORDINARY TWINS 1894 1st Edition N/FINE
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First serialized in “The Century Magazine” between 1893 and 1894, Mark Twain’s “Pudd’nhead Wilson” is a murder mystery set before the American Civil War in Missouri, more specifically, on the Mississippi River. During infancy, a light-skinned black baby and a white-skinned baby were switched at birth by a slave mother. Because the black baby grows up thinking he is white, he is highly racist toward his slaves. The white baby, who thinks he is a slave, grows up with no guidance and makes a living stealing, drinking, and doing other immoral things. During a murder trial, the town lawyer Puddn’head Wilson, who is seen as a peculiar fellow by the townsfolk, is able to expose the boys’ true identities. “Puddn’head Wilson” is a story carried by themes of racism, Southern customs, and questions of identity. On the surface it is a witty and satirical tale but as one digs deeper a biting social commentary of racial inequality can be found.
8vo hardcover. 432pp. Red/brown boards with embossed and gilt titles on face and spine. Very nice condition (near fine) overall. Subtle shelf wear at head and toe of spine. Tips are not bumped. Previous owner's book stamp on inside cover. Tissue guard had a slight tear that was repaired with hinging tissue. No other marks or foxing present. Marginal illustrations and text clean and bright. A very nice copy.
8vo hardcover. 432pp. Red/brown boards with embossed and gilt titles on face and spine. Very nice condition (near fine) overall. Subtle shelf wear at head and toe of spine. Tips are not bumped. Previous owner's book stamp on inside cover. Tissue guard had a slight tear that was repaired with hinging tissue. No other marks or foxing present. Marginal illustrations and text clean and bright. A very nice copy.
First serialized in “The Century Magazine” between 1893 and 1894, Mark Twain’s “Pudd’nhead Wilson” is a murder mystery set before the American Civil War in Missouri, more specifically, on the Mississippi River. During infancy, a light-skinned black baby and a white-skinned baby were switched at birth by a slave mother. Because the black baby grows up thinking he is white, he is highly racist toward his slaves. The white baby, who thinks he is a slave, grows up with no guidance and makes a living stealing, drinking, and doing other immoral things. During a murder trial, the town lawyer Puddn’head Wilson, who is seen as a peculiar fellow by the townsfolk, is able to expose the boys’ true identities. “Puddn’head Wilson” is a story carried by themes of racism, Southern customs, and questions of identity. On the surface it is a witty and satirical tale but as one digs deeper a biting social commentary of racial inequality can be found.
8vo hardcover. 432pp. Red/brown boards with embossed and gilt titles on face and spine. Very nice condition (near fine) overall. Subtle shelf wear at head and toe of spine. Tips are not bumped. Previous owner's book stamp on inside cover. Tissue guard had a slight tear that was repaired with hinging tissue. No other marks or foxing present. Marginal illustrations and text clean and bright. A very nice copy.
8vo hardcover. 432pp. Red/brown boards with embossed and gilt titles on face and spine. Very nice condition (near fine) overall. Subtle shelf wear at head and toe of spine. Tips are not bumped. Previous owner's book stamp on inside cover. Tissue guard had a slight tear that was repaired with hinging tissue. No other marks or foxing present. Marginal illustrations and text clean and bright. A very nice copy.
First serialized in “The Century Magazine” between 1893 and 1894, Mark Twain’s “Pudd’nhead Wilson” is a murder mystery set before the American Civil War in Missouri, more specifically, on the Mississippi River. During infancy, a light-skinned black baby and a white-skinned baby were switched at birth by a slave mother. Because the black baby grows up thinking he is white, he is highly racist toward his slaves. The white baby, who thinks he is a slave, grows up with no guidance and makes a living stealing, drinking, and doing other immoral things. During a murder trial, the town lawyer Puddn’head Wilson, who is seen as a peculiar fellow by the townsfolk, is able to expose the boys’ true identities. “Puddn’head Wilson” is a story carried by themes of racism, Southern customs, and questions of identity. On the surface it is a witty and satirical tale but as one digs deeper a biting social commentary of racial inequality can be found.
8vo hardcover. 432pp. Red/brown boards with embossed and gilt titles on face and spine. Very nice condition (near fine) overall. Subtle shelf wear at head and toe of spine. Tips are not bumped. Previous owner's book stamp on inside cover. Tissue guard had a slight tear that was repaired with hinging tissue. No other marks or foxing present. Marginal illustrations and text clean and bright. A very nice copy.
8vo hardcover. 432pp. Red/brown boards with embossed and gilt titles on face and spine. Very nice condition (near fine) overall. Subtle shelf wear at head and toe of spine. Tips are not bumped. Previous owner's book stamp on inside cover. Tissue guard had a slight tear that was repaired with hinging tissue. No other marks or foxing present. Marginal illustrations and text clean and bright. A very nice copy.