Episode 4
The 'Morris incident'. Mark's reflections on a cause celebre and what it reveals about President Roosevelt. Read by Kerry Shale.
Read by Kerry Shale.The Morris Incident was a cause celebre which blasted apparently far bigger stories off the front pages of the American Press. For Mark Twain, the fascination of the incident lies in what it tells you about the character of President Roosevelt.
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