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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
A time-traveling mechanic sparks a hilarious industrial revolution in Camelot in this classic Histor
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A blow to the head transports a 19th-century mechanic straight into the legendary realm of Camelot-and he is about to give the Dark Ages a massive, modern upgrade!
Hank Morgan is a fiercely practical superintendent at a Hartford arms factory. But after a brawl leaves him unconscious, he awakens not in a hospital, but beneath the sprawling oak trees of 6th-century England, staring down the lance of a knight in shining armor. Captured and hauled to King Arthur's Round Table, Hank is condemned to burn at the stake. However, relying on his knowledge of history and science, he orchestrates a stunning "miracle" that saves his life and secures him a position as the second most powerful man in the kingdom. As the newly minted "Boss," Hank sets out to civilize a nation of superstitious peasants and haughty nobles by introducing electricity, gunpowder, and the telegraph, all while waging a covert war against the mighty wizard Merlin and the oppressive Church.
Why you will love this: This unparalleled masterpiece of Historical Fantasy / Satire brilliantly subverts the romantic tropes of Arthurian legend. Fans of time travel, alternative history, and sharp social critique will devour this epic, hilarious collision of eras. Mark Twain delivers an adventurous romp brimming with legendary knights, unforgettable humor, and ingenious survival tactics, ensuring you are hooked from the very first medieval duel to the explosive climax.
About the Author: Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens) is widely celebrated as the greatest humorist in American literature. With a legendary wit and an unparalleled grasp of human nature, his timeless classics continue to captivate, challenge, and entertain audiences across the globe.
Hank Morgan is a fiercely practical superintendent at a Hartford arms factory. But after a brawl leaves him unconscious, he awakens not in a hospital, but beneath the sprawling oak trees of 6th-century England, staring down the lance of a knight in shining armor. Captured and hauled to King Arthur's Round Table, Hank is condemned to burn at the stake. However, relying on his knowledge of history and science, he orchestrates a stunning "miracle" that saves his life and secures him a position as the second most powerful man in the kingdom. As the newly minted "Boss," Hank sets out to civilize a nation of superstitious peasants and haughty nobles by introducing electricity, gunpowder, and the telegraph, all while waging a covert war against the mighty wizard Merlin and the oppressive Church.
Why you will love this: This unparalleled masterpiece of Historical Fantasy / Satire brilliantly subverts the romantic tropes of Arthurian legend. Fans of time travel, alternative history, and sharp social critique will devour this epic, hilarious collision of eras. Mark Twain delivers an adventurous romp brimming with legendary knights, unforgettable humor, and ingenious survival tactics, ensuring you are hooked from the very first medieval duel to the explosive climax.
About the Author: Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens) is widely celebrated as the greatest humorist in American literature. With a legendary wit and an unparalleled grasp of human nature, his timeless classics continue to captivate, challenge, and entertain audiences across the globe.
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