The Stolen White Elephant

The Stolen White Elephant is a short story written by Mark Twain, first published in 1882. The story follows the misadventures of an Indian elephant, which is gifted to the Queen of England by the King of Siam. The elephant is being transported from India to England on a steamship, but it mysteriously disappears en route.The British government is thrown into a state of panic, as the loss of such a valuable gift could potentially damage diplomatic relations with Siam. A detective is assigned to investigate the case, but he finds himself stymied at every turn. The trail leads him to America, where he encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including a circus owner, a train conductor, and a group of thieves.As the detective tries to unravel the mystery of the stolen elephant, he finds himself drawn into a web of deceit and intrigue. Along the way, he must navigate a series of comic mishaps and hilarious misunderstandings, all while trying to recover the missing pachyderm.The Stolen White Elephant is a classic example of Twain's wit and humor, and it offers a satirical commentary on the absurdities of bureaucracy and government. The story is a quick read, but it is packed with memorable characters, clever plot twists, and laugh-out-loud moments.""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.