num_pages: 448
description: Mark Twain is America's greatest literary humorist. Here we have a unique collection of mysterious and supernatural tales told with the devilish wit that is truly Twain's own. The collection is highlighted by the classic Mysterious Stranger, but also includes such short stories as: "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg," "The Five Boons of Life," "A Dog's Tale," and "Hunting the Deceitful Turkey".Contains:The man that corrupted HadleyburgThe death diskThe belated Russian passportA double-barreled detective storyThe five boons of lifeWas it heaven? Or hell?A dog's taleThe $30,000 bequestWhat is man?Hunting the deceitful turkeyExtract from Captain Stormfield's visit to heavenA fableThe mysterious stranger
language: English
title: The Mysterious Stranger and Other Curious Tales
titlecomplete: The Mysterious Stranger and Other Curious Tales
genres: Short Stories, American, Literature, Collections, Classic Literature, Fantasy, Classics, Mystery, Fiction, Humor
ratings_count: 1695
publisher: Gramercy