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Mark
Twain &
The
Legend of Made In Connecticut
The Year
was roughly 1888 and Mark Twain had a novel idea. What would happen if
a person from modern times were suddenly transported back to the days of
King Arthur? Increasing the suspense, what would happen if this poor person
were immediately captured by Sir Lancelot, labeled a sorcerer by the court,
and sentenced to death by fire at the stake?! To have anything but a disastrous
ending, Mark Twain needed a genius with an incredible knack for innovation.
A person who could outwit "Merlin", the legendary magician who would have
the home field advantage of both place and time.
If anyone
could find such a genius, it was Mark Twain. He was a world traveler of
extensive credentials. He had met most of the world's most esteemed leaders
and thinkers. If that fine list failed to provide the necessary talent,
Mark Twain could also have employed his incredible imagination, [which
came up with this whole idea in the first place].
The
Good news for all of us is that Mark Twain picked a real-life genius, wrote
his book, and published it as "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court"
which thousands continue to enjoy today. In the first page of the
book, Mark Twain let's his hero identify himself and we quote:
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"I am an American.
I was born in Hartford in the state of Connecticut and so I am a Connecticut
Yankee. I could make anything a body wanted, Anything in the
world, it didn't make any difference what; and if there wasn't any quick
new fangled way to make a thing, I could invent one..."
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Mark
Twain's hand picked genius was a Connecticut toolmaker and thus began the
legend of MADE IN CONNECTICUT.
A Legend that continues today in more innovative ways than even Mark Twain
could have imagined.
We hope
you enjoy our efforts to bring you a glimpse of Made
In Connecticut
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free to email us for any specific product information, pricing or photos.
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Connecticut Store
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(800)474-6728
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