Mark Twain
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A special edition with the cover, unabridged text, and 325 illustrations from the 1880 first edition.
A Tramp Abroad (1880) is a blend of travel memo
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ir, satire, and fictional storytelling. In this work, Twain recounts his semi-fictionalized adventures across Europe, focusing on his travels through Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. Accompanied by his friend Harris, a humorous character based on a real-life companion, Twain embarks on a series of often absurd and exaggerated encounters with the locals, landscapes, and cultural practices of Europe. The book is filled with Twain's sharp wit and humorous observations, as he contrasts American and European customs, often poking fun at the peculiarities of both.
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