The American Claimant
Mark Twain
Read by John Greenman
The American Claimant is an 1892 novel by American humorist and writer Mark Twain. The story focuses on the class differences and expectations of monarchic, hierarchical Britain and the upstart, "all men are created equal" America. Twain wrote the novel with the help of phonographic dictation, the first author (according to Twain himself) to do so. This was also (according to Twain) an attempt to write a book without mention of the weather, the first of its kind in fictitious literature. Indeed, all the weather is contained in an appendix, at the back of the book, which the reader is encouraged to turn to from time to time. (Summary by Wikipedia and John Greenman) (6 hr 42 min)
Chapters
Explanatory & The Weather in this Book | 3:18 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter I | 15:25 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter II | 15:00 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter III | 21:14 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter IV | 10:54 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter V | 13:58 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter VI | 7:45 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter VII | 9:08 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter VIII | 10:27 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter IX | 14:11 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter X | 18:26 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter XI | 21:05 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter XII | 18:49 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter XIII | 18:24 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter XIV | 12:42 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter XV | 14:01 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter XVI | 13:42 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter XVII | 16:47 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter XVIII | 14:32 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter XIX | 14:11 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter XX | 12:11 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter XXI | 23:29 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter XXII | 17:34 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter XXIII | 19:57 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter XXIV | 20:53 | Read by John Greenman |
Chapter XXV | 18:41 | Read by John Greenman |
APPENDIX. WEATHER FOR USE IN THIS BOOK. | 5:46 | Read by John Greenman |
Reviews
lesser-known Twain novel
Jeffrey
as always, John Greenman gives an outstanding performance of Twain literature. I've already read much of Twain's work, but I was not familiar with this title. although less significant than some of his other books, this one contains all the usual Mark Twain wit, satire, and profound observations on human nature. It's an obscure gem worth listening to, especially with Mr. Greenman as the narrator.
Ann Dettmar
A. Dubitante
An excellent novel, both deep and funny, well… Mark Twain, what else would you expect? Certainly nothing less, still I felt exceptionally touched, my thoughts exceedingly provoked, and my body intermittently shook with mirth, by this one. In no small part due to Mr. Greenman's skill and his voice that, to me, has become that of Mark Twain himself.
impeccably read, as ever, by John Greenman.
Sybylla DeMontagna
Typical Mark Twain wit and humor.
Seven Archers
A fun and whimsical tale told only as Mark Twain can tell it. Mr. Greenman did an extraordinary job as usual, thank you sir.
Poor story Read well
A LibriVox Listener
Twain at his worst i think- reading is excellent. Story by Twain is awful - I never thought it could be- but is,its pathetic.
Mark twains brilliance keeps getting brighter
A LibriVox Listener
John Green man.... you're a great narrator. Thank you
The American Claimant
David R. Smith
Most Recomended... Well read, fun listen - thanks!
A romance a la Mark Twain!
Joy
well read as ever