The American Claimant

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

(5 stars)

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

(5 stars)

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.

(5 stars)

Sybylla DeMontagna

Typical Mark Twain wit and humor.

(5 stars)

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

(3 stars)

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

(5 stars)

A LibriVox Listener

John Green man.... you're a great narrator. Thank you