The Autobiography of Methuselah by John Kendrick Bangs Fiction Fantasy Fairy Tales Folk Tales Legends & Mythology

I METHUSELAHGeorge W. Methuselah that is.I the oldest man of all time am setting down my story here. Not in hieroglyphics mind you for I am no draftsman and these chisels and rocks are an awkward medium. (And Dear Reader I assure you my tale is not as heavy at its manuscript!) No I have chosen English because French Spanish and German havent come into being yet. The reason why I didnt choose Esperanto is contained herein.Here for your edification are my memories of my great great great grandfather and grandmother Adam and his Madam. (Eve that is!) The true story of Cain and Abel? Look no further!And youll want to hear the story of how my father Enoch named me. As Granpa Adam might have said its a rib-tickler!Youll be treated to my poetry the genuine tale of my son Noah and that damp business with the Ark and . . .But enough! Youre not getting any younger! Read! Enjoy. already!