The Stolen White Elephant
by Mark Twain
'The Stolen White Elephant' Summary
In this Mark Twain short story an Indian elephant, en route from India to Britain as a gift to Queen, disappears in New Jersey. The local police department goes into high gear to solve the mystery but it all comes to a tragic end.
Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
EnglishPublished In
1882Authors
Mark Twain
United States
Twain was fascinated with science and scientific inquiry. He developed a close and lasting friendship with Nikola Tesla, and the two spent much time together in Tesla's laboratory. Twain patented thre...
Books by Mark TwainDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
Related books
Loudwater Mystery by Edgar Jepson
In the grand country estate of Lord Loudwater, a murder has occurred. The victim, an unpleasant man with few friends, is found dead in his own home. A...
The House Opposite by Elizabeth Kent
While trying to escape the heat, a doctor witnesses some strange behavior of his neighbors. Suddenly, everyone and no one become suspects in the killi...
Speckled Band: An Adventure of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The play follows the story of Sherlock Holmes as he investigates the mysterious death of Helen Stoner, who claims to have been haunted by a speckled b...
The Technique of the Mystery Story by Carolyn Wells
The Technique of the Mystery Story is a complete practical guide for writing detective and mystery stories. The guide is useful reference for writing...
Trent's Last Case (The Woman in Black) by Edmund Clerihew Bentley
Trent's Last Case (US title The Woman in Black) is actually the first novel in which gentleman sleuth Philip Trent appears. The novel is a whodunit wh...
Lodger by Marie Belloc Lowndes
"The story is about a Jack the Ripper-type murderer known only as "The Avenger" in London, who has been killing young blonde women. Meanwhile, a myste...
R. Holmes and Co. by John Kendrick Bangs
R. Holmes and Co. follows the adventures of Raffles Holmes, a charming and ingenious young man who inherits a complex legacy. His father, the legendar...
Return of Dr. Fu-Manchu by Sax Rohmer
In "Return of Dr. Fu-Manchu," the cunning and ruthless criminal mastermind, Dr. Fu Manchu, resurfaces after years of absence. With his plans for worl...
Aus der Sommerfrische by Hans Hoffmann
In "Aus der Sommerfrische", Hans Hoffmann explores a diverse range of themes through a collection of short stories. With insightful observations and w...
The Mystery of the Sycamore by Carolyn Wells
"A mysterious death in the shadow of a sycamore tree sets the stage for a classic whodunit." In this mystery novel, Carolyn Wells tells the story of...
Reviews for The Stolen White Elephant
No reviews posted or approved, yet...