In his irreverent look at conventional religion, the great American humourist presents a thoughtful argument for the equality of the sexes. Special hardcover edition, richly illustrated by F. Strothmann and Lester Ralph. The great American humourist's "translations" of journals by the first man and woman offer a comic "he said/she said" narrative. An irreverent look at conventional religion, the book presents a thoughtful argument for the equality of the sexes. This special hardcover edition features outstanding illustrations by F. Strothmann and Lester Ralph on every page. AUTHOR: After the Civil War, Samuel Clemens (1835 1910) left his small town to seek work as a riverboat pilot. As Mark Twain, the Missouri native found his place in the world. Author, journalist, lecturer, wit, and sage, Twain created enduring works that have enlightened and amused readers of all ages for generations.