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Title:
An American Hobo in Europe
A True Narrative of the Adventures of a Poor American at Home and in the Old Country
Note: Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "An American Hobo in Europe" by Windy Bill is a true narrative detailing the adventures of a poor American traveling through Europe during the early 20th century. The story follows the main character, who encounters a variety of experiences while navigating his way through different locations, along with his close companion, Billy. The opening chapters reveal their backstory of friendship and their adventures in America before embarking on their journey. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the protagonist and his friend Billy, recounting their past experiences as hobos seeking work and adventure across various American landscapes. They share colorful encounters, including a flirtatious conversation with Mormon girls and their impressions of the desolate Virginia City. As they travel, they grapple with hunger and the challenges of life on the road, leading to instances of humor and camaraderie. Their discussion reveals their grit and determination, framing the narrative with a combination of self-deprecation and resilience as they prepare for their transition to Europe, setting the stage for a tale of exploration and friendship amidst the trials of the hobo lifestyle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Goodkind, Ben
EBook No.: 45306
Published: Apr 2, 2014
Downloads: 89
Language: English
Subject: Voyages and travels
Subject: San Francisco (Calif.) -- Description and travel
Subject: Ocean travel
Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Description and travel
Subject: Tramps
Subject: Glasgow (Scotland) -- Description and travel
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
An American Hobo in Europe
A True Narrative of the Adventures of a Poor American at Home and in the Old Country
Note: Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "An American Hobo in Europe" by Windy Bill is a true narrative detailing the adventures of a poor American traveling through Europe during the early 20th century. The story follows the main character, who encounters a variety of experiences while navigating his way through different locations, along with his close companion, Billy. The opening chapters reveal their backstory of friendship and their adventures in America before embarking on their journey. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the protagonist and his friend Billy, recounting their past experiences as hobos seeking work and adventure across various American landscapes. They share colorful encounters, including a flirtatious conversation with Mormon girls and their impressions of the desolate Virginia City. As they travel, they grapple with hunger and the challenges of life on the road, leading to instances of humor and camaraderie. Their discussion reveals their grit and determination, framing the narrative with a combination of self-deprecation and resilience as they prepare for their transition to Europe, setting the stage for a tale of exploration and friendship amidst the trials of the hobo lifestyle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Goodkind, Ben
EBook No.: 45306
Published: Apr 2, 2014
Downloads: 89
Language: English
Subject: Voyages and travels
Subject: San Francisco (Calif.) -- Description and travel
Subject: Ocean travel
Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Description and travel
Subject: Tramps
Subject: Glasgow (Scotland) -- Description and travel
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.