Pudd'nhead Wilson; Those Extraordinary Twins (1899)

Pudd'nhead Wilson; Those Extraordinary Twins is a novel written by Mark Twain and published in 1899. The book tells the story of two babies who were switched at birth, one a white boy and the other a mixed-race slave. The novel is set in the fictional town of Dawson's Landing, Missouri, in the mid-19th century.The main character is a lawyer named David Wilson, who is nicknamed ""Pudd'nhead"" by the townspeople due to his absent-mindedness. Wilson becomes interested in the case of the two babies and sets out to prove which one is the true heir to a wealthy family's fortune. Along the way, he becomes involved in a murder trial and uncovers secrets about the town's inhabitants.The novel also features a pair of conjoined twins, Luigi and Angelo Capello, who are known as ""The Extraordinary Twins"". The twins are a source of fascination for the townspeople and are often used in sideshows and exhibitions.Pudd'nhead Wilson; Those Extraordinary Twins is a satirical novel that explores themes of race, identity, and social class in America during the 19th century. It is considered one of Twain's lesser-known works but has received critical acclaim for its sharp wit and insightful commentary on American society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.