The Stolen White Elephant : Kessinger Publishing : 9781161477696 : 1161477691 : 23 May 2010 : The Stolen White Elephant is a satirical short story written by the renowned American author Mark Twain. The story revolves around the theft of a rare and valuable white elephant that was gifted to the United States government by the King of Siam. The elephant was intended to be a gift to the President of the United States, but it is stolen en route to its destination.The story follows the efforts of a detective named Inspector Blunt to recover the stolen elephant. Blunt travels to Europe, where he encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including an Italian priest, a German hotelier, and a French artist. Along the way, Blunt faces numerous obstacles and setbacks, including a language barrier and a lack of cooperation from the local authorities.As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that the theft of the elephant was not a simple act of theft, but rather a complex and elaborate sche