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Spanning the time between 1872 and the year before he died, this collection of after-dinner speeches, random thoughts to "the press", etc. clearly documents, once again, the truly eclectic mind of Samuel Clemens. It also demonstrates how he dealt with adulation, compliments and notoriety...head on! This collection is a treasure-trove of Twain sayings, witticisms and pronouncements on a huge galaxy of issues and concerns in his life. (Summary by John Greenman)

Mark Twain's Speeches, Part 1 by Mark Twain (1835 - 1910‪)‬ LibriVox

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    • 4.7 • 6 Ratings

Spanning the time between 1872 and the year before he died, this collection of after-dinner speeches, random thoughts to "the press", etc. clearly documents, once again, the truly eclectic mind of Samuel Clemens. It also demonstrates how he dealt with adulation, compliments and notoriety...head on! This collection is a treasure-trove of Twain sayings, witticisms and pronouncements on a huge galaxy of issues and concerns in his life. (Summary by John Greenman)

    Preface

    Preface

    • 1 min
    The Story of a Speech

    The Story of a Speech

    • 25 min
    Plymouth Rock and the Pilgrims

    Plymouth Rock and the Pilgrims

    • 15 min
    Compliments and Degrees

    Compliments and Degrees

    • 9 min
    Books, Authors and Hats

    Books, Authors and Hats

    • 17 min
    Dedication Speech

    Dedication Speech

    • 2 min

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