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Mark Twain worked in parallel on three mysterious manuscripts set in the past and in three different settings, with the same diabolically charming young Satan, after whose appearance among people, unusual supernatural events occur.
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A humorous classic about three friends (J., Harris and George) and their dog Monty who decide to take a boat trip down the Thames to take a break from their everyday worries, but their journey turns into a series of comical mishaps and hilarious situation
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Through essays, reflections, and historical accounts, the author attempts to explain how past events have shaped the contemporary identity of peoples and societies in this region.