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Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion
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ISBN13: 9781023117845
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.16
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Embark on a hilariously meandering voyage with Mark Twain's Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion. This collection of essays captures the celebrated author's signature wit and keen observations as he chronicles a passenger ship journey. Twain's humorous perspective transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, offering readers a timeless glimpse into the world of travel and leisure.
Explore the quirks and eccentricities of shipboard life through Twain's inimitable lens. This journey, both literal and figurative, showcases his talent for turning everyday experiences into comedic masterpieces. A delightful blend of travel writing and humorous fiction, Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion is a testament to Twain's enduring appeal and his ability to find humor in the most unexpected places. Experience the joys and absurdities of travel as only Mark Twain can deliver them.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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