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Life In California, Excerpted From 'Roughing It' By Mark Twain

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

Year of Publication: 1879Genres: Humor , Travel & Geography

Running Time: 01 hour 23 minutes 49 seconds

#	Chapter Name
1	Chapter 56: off for san francisco - western and eastern landscapes - the hottest place on earth - summer and winter. David Wales	13:07
2	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 David Wales	9:18
3	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. David Wales	16:49
4	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. David Wales	13:48
5	Chapter 60: an old friend - an educated miner - pocket mining - freaks of fortune. David Wales	9:23
6	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. David Wales	10:48
7	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'. David Wales	10:36