The story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" by Mark Twain takes place in 1850s California and tells the story of a man named Jim Smiley who is known for his gambling. When Smiley obtains a frog named Daniel Webster, he begins betting that the frog can jump farther than any other. One day, a stranger challenges Smiley and secretly fills his frog with lead shot before a jumping contest, causing Smiley to lose his bet. The moral is that one is not always guaranteed success and can be deceived despite their abilities.