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The Stolen White ElephantMark Twain

The Stolen White Elephant

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Original author: Mark Twain

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"The Stolen White Elephant" by Mark Twain is a short story published in 1882. A valuable Siamese white elephant, traveling as a diplomatic gift to the Queen of Britain, mysteriously vanishes in New Jersey. Chief Inspector Blunt and the local police department launch an intense investigation to recover the missing animal. This detective mystery follows their desperate search through mounting complications, leading toward an unexpected and tragic conclusion.

The Stolen White Elephant, by Mark Twain. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #3181.

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