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The Innocents Abroad: Or the New Pilgrims Progress

The Innocents Abroad: Or the New Pilgrims Progress

Twain, Mark

Hardcover

Classic Fiction

ISBN10: 1161663746
ISBN13: 9781161663747
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 716
Weight: 3.19
Height: 1.50 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Innocents Abroad: Or The New Pilgrims Progress is a travelogue written by Mark Twain, first published in 1869. The book follows Twain and a group of fellow Americans as they embark on a tour of Europe and the Holy Land aboard the steamship Quaker City. Throughout the book, Twain provides humorous and satirical observations on the places they visit, the people they meet, and the cultural differences they encounter. He pokes fun at the tourists' naivete and ignorance, as well as their tendency to compare everything they see to their own experiences back home.The book is divided into 61 chapters, each focusing on a different location or experience. Some of the highlights include visits to Paris, Rome, Venice, and Jerusalem, as well as encounters with local guides, fellow travelers, and historical figures such as Napoleon III and the Pope.Despite its humorous tone, The Innocents Abroad also touches on deeper themes such as the nature of travel, the role of religion in society, and the complexities of cultural exchange. It remains a classic of American literature and a fascinating glimpse into the world of mid-19th century tourism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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