A Tramp Abroad: An 1880 Mark Twain’s Travel Adventure Hardcover – October 6, 2024

“In German, a young lady has no sex, while a turnip has. Think what overwrought reverence that shows for the turnip, and what callous disrespect for the girl.” A Tramp Abroad, a humorous travelogue by the famous American writer Mark Twain, was first published in 1880. It recounts the author's travels around southern and central Europe accompanied by his fictional companion Harris, who is based on the author's actual friend Joseph Twichell.Twain recounts the events in his characteristic sarcastic and entertaining style, portraying himself as a stereotypical American tourist from the 19th century who believes he understands everything he sees. A Tramp Abroad is structured as a walking tour through Switzerland, France, Italy, and Germany, featuring a raft ride down the Neckar and a climb of Mount Blanc using a telescope.Title DetailsOriginal 1880 TextAutobiography, Travel Literature5.5 x 8.5 InchesMatte CoverCream Paper Read more