Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion by Mark Twain
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About this eBook
| Author | Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
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| Title | Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion" by Mark Twain is a travelogue written during the late 19th century, which captures the author's leisurely journey to the Bermuda Islands. As a work of nonfiction, this book elegantly explores themes of travel, leisure, and human nature through Twain's keen observations and humorous anecdotes. The primary focus of the book is to recount Twain's experiences and reflections as he escapes the hustle and bustle of everyday life for a brief excursion. In the book, Twain begins his adventure with a voyage to Bermuda alongside the Reverend, detailing their transition from the fast-paced environment of New York to the serene, picturesque landscapes of the islands. He humorously recounts encounters with quirky passengers, their discussions on various topics, and the charm of the Bermudian people. Twain's narrative is filled with satirical observations about society, including amusing tales about local customs and cultural quirks, such as the reverence for onions in Bermudian life. Throughout the journey, Twain's lively and observant prose captures the beauty of the natural world and the peculiarities of its inhabitants, offering readers both laughter and a sense of wanderlust. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Leisure -- Fiction |
| Subject | Travel -- Fiction |
| Subject | Passenger ships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3182 |
| Release Date | Sep 16, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 167 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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