A Tramp Abroad — Volume 01 by Mark Twain
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Author | Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
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Title | A Tramp Abroad — Volume 01 |
Note | Illustrated. |
Credits | Produced by Anonymous Volunteers, John Greenman and David Widger |
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 | Jun 17, 2004 |
Most Recently Updated | Jun 3, 2009 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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