The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

Released: May 20, 2019
Length: 17 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Brook Forest Voices

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This audiobook recounts how a simple notebook entry from a prospector's log in 1864 inspired Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, to craft a short story that would launch his literary fame. The story, involving a humorous frog-jumping bet, was first published in The Saturday Press, earning Clemens widespread recognition. It offers a glimpse into the origins of one of America's greatest authors and his early creative inspiration.

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