A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court facts for kids
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court is a novel. It was written by Mark Twain. It was published in 1889. It is one of the first stories about time travel.
Story
Hank Morgan is an American from late 19th-century Connecticut. He travels back in time to King Arthur's Camelot. He has a lot of knowledge of science and technology. He becomes very powerful. People call him "The Boss". He tries to improve medieval society according to the morals and technologies of his time. In the end, Merlin puts Hank in a magic sleep. Hank wakes in his own time.
Images for kids
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"'Bridgeport?' said I, pointing. 'Camelot', said he."
See also
In Spanish: Un yanqui en la corte del rey Arturo para niños
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