Roughing It

By Twain, Mark

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Title:	Roughing It
Author:	Twain, Mark
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Language:	English
Subject:	Literature & thought, Literature and history, Literature & philosophy
Collections:	Classic Literature Collection, Project Gutenberg Consortia Center
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Excerpt
My brother had just been appointed Secretary of Nevada Territory?an office of such majesty that it concentrated in itself the duties and dignities of Treasurer, Comptroller, Secretary of State, and Acting Governor in the Governor?s absence. A salary of eighteen hundred dollars a year and the title of ?Mr. Secretary,? gave to the great position an air of wild and imposing grandeur.

Table of Contents
CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. My Brother appointed Secretary of Nevada--I Envy His Prospective Adventures--Am Appointed Private Secretary Under Him--My Contentment Complete--Packed in One Hour--Dreams and Visions--On the Missouri River-- A Bully Boat CHAPTER II. Arrive at St. Joseph--Only Twenty-five Pounds Baggage Allowed--Farewell to Kid Gloves and Dress Coats--Armed to the Teeth--The Allen--A Cheerful Weapon--Persuaded to Buy a Mule--Schedule of Luxuries--We Leave the States--Our Coach--Mails for the Indians--Between a Wink and an Earthquake--A Modern Sphynx and How She Entertained Us--A Sociable Heifer