The Stolen White Elephant is a short story written by the legendary American author Mark Twain. The story is a satirical take on the detective genre and follows the investigation of the theft of a white elephant from the King of Burma, which was gifted to the United States government. The story is narrated by a government official who is tasked with finding the missing elephant, and it takes the reader on a wild and humorous ride through various countries and cultures as the investigation unfolds. Along the way, Twain pokes fun at the bureaucracy and incompetence of government agencies, the arrogance of colonial powers, and the absurdity of human behavior. The story is a quick and entertaining read that showcases Twain's wit and humor, and it remains a classic of American literature to this day.""Never mind about that. I may, and I may not. We generally gather a pretty shrewd inkling of who our man is by the manner of his work and the size of the game he goes after. We are not dealing with a pickpocket or a hall thief now, make up your mind to that. This property was not 'lifted' by a novice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.