In the 1800s, Mark Twain was a famous American humorist and writer. He was also known for his love of animals, particularly cats.
One day, Twain decided to play a prank on his friend, the journalist and editor Henry Watterson. He sent Watterson a letter, pretending to be a poor, illiterate farmer from Mississippi who had written a book about cats.
In the letter, Twain described the book in hilarious detail, claiming that the cats in the book were smarter than the people and that they were being trained to take over the world. He also included a sample chapter, which was written in a garbled and nonsensical style.
Watterson, who didn’t realize that the letter was a joke, was intrigued by the book and asked Twain to send him a copy. Twain, who couldn’t resist the opportunity for more humour, decided to send Watterson a manuscript that he had written himself, called “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”.
When Watterson received the manuscript, he was shocked by its quality and immediately recognized its value as a literary work. He went on to publish the book, which became one of the most beloved American novels of all time.
The story of Mark Twain and the practical joke that turned into a literary masterpiece is a testament to his wit, humour, and talent as a writer.
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