Published in 1885, “The Private History of a Campaign that Failed” is a highly fictionalized memoir of Mark Twain's two-week stint in the pro-Confederate Missouri State Guar d. Also in this episode is "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," which was Twain's first great success as a writer and brought him national attention upon its publication in 1865.

"The Private History of a Campaign that Failed" by Mark Twain, Part 2

The Bookshelf presents daily serialized half-hour book readings, featuring local and national authors and read by local Spokane voices. The Bookshelf, a celebration of the spoken word, is produced by Spokane Public Radio.

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"The Private History of a Campaign that Failed" by Mark Twain, Part 2

"The Private History of a Campaign that Failed" by Mark Twain, Part 2