The Stolen White Elephant

The Stolen White Elephant is a satirical short story written by the renowned American author Mark Twain. The story revolves around the theft of a rare and valuable white elephant that was gifted to the United States government by the King of Siam. The elephant was intended to be a gift to the President of the United States, but it is stolen en route to its destination.The story follows the efforts of a detective named Inspector Blunt to recover the stolen elephant. Blunt travels to Europe, where he encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including an Italian priest, a German hotelier, and a French artist. Along the way, Blunt faces numerous obstacles and setbacks, including a language barrier and a lack of cooperation from the local authorities.As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that the theft of the elephant was not a simple act of theft, but rather a complex and elaborate scheme involving multiple parties. The story is filled with humor and irony, and Twain uses it to comment on the absurdity of bureaucracy and the folly of human nature.Overall, The Stolen White Elephant is a delightful and entertaining read that showcases Twain's wit and humor. It is a classic example of his unique style of storytelling and remains a beloved work of American literature.""Never mind about that. I may, and I may not. We generally gather a pretty shrewd inkling of who our man is by the manner of his work and the size of the game he goes after. We are not dealing with a pickpocket or a hall thief now, make up your mind to that. This property was not 'lifted' by a novice.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.