A Tramp Abroad — Volume 01 by Mark Twain

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Author Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Title A Tramp Abroad — Volume 01
Note Illustrated.
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Summary "A Tramp Abroad — Volume 01" by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) is a travel literature piece published in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's humorous and insightful observations during his foot journey across Europe, particularly focusing on Germany and its cultural nuances. Through a combination of satire, anecdotes, and social commentary, Twain explores themes of adventure, human behavior, and the eccentricities of various locales. In this volume, Twain chronicles his travel experiences, starting with his decision to journey on foot rather than by train, accompanied by his agent, Mr. Harris. As they navigate through cities like Hamburg and Heidelberg, Twain paints vivid portraits of the places and people they encounter, including the fascinating student life marked by dueling traditions, the rituals surrounding German universities, and amusing interactions with animals and locals. Throughout the narrative, the author deftly blends humor with keen observation, making social critiques while enchanting readers with tales of his unique adventures in Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Humorous stories
Subject Europe -- Fiction
Subject Americans -- Europe -- Fiction
Subject Walking -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 5782
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 3, 2009
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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