| Author |
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
| Title |
A Tramp Abroad
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| Note |
Illustrated with scans of the First Edition engravings.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Tramp_Abroad
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"A Tramp Abroad" by Mark Twain is a travel literature piece written in the late 19th century. The book narrates the adventures of the author and his companion, Mr. Harris, as they embark on a journey across Europe, specifically detailing their experiences in Germany. The narrative is laced with Twain's characteristic humor and keen observations about the places they visit and the cultural peculiarities they encounter. The opening of the book lays the groundwork for the journey that Mark Twain plans to undertake, reflecting on the comparative rarity of solo pedestrian travel in Europe. He expresses a desire to explore both the landscape and art, highlighting a sense of adventure. As they travel from Hamburg to Frankfort and beyond, Twain illustrates the charm and distinctiveness of the cities, sharing historical anecdotes while observing the local customs, including a humorous lesson in political economy during a cigar purchase. This exploration sets a comical and insightful tone for the journey, ultimately inviting readers to experience the novelty and complexities of traveling through a foreign land with Twain's witty perspective. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Humorous stories
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| Subject |
Europe -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Americans -- Europe -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Walking -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
119 |
| Release Date |
Jun 19, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 16, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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