The Innocents Abroad — Volume 05 by Mark Twain
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| Author | Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
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| Title | The Innocents Abroad — Volume 05 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Innocents_Abroad |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Innocents Abroad — Volume 05" by Mark Twain is a travelogue written during the mid-19th century, capturing the author’s humorous observations and experiences during an expedition to the Holy Land. Twain leads a group of American travelers seeking to explore significant historical and biblical locations such as Ephesus, Syria, Baalbec, and Damascus. The book is notable for its rich descriptions and satirical commentary on the people and cultures encountered along the journey. At the start of the narrative, the travelers have just arrived in Syria, embarking on a pilgrimage that promises adventure and discovery. Twain's humor shines as he recounts the preparations for their trip, highlighting the absurdities of travel—such as the difficulties of finding transportation and the peculiar behavior of his fellow pilgrims. The group splits into various parties for the journey, with Twain's party focusing on the longer trip through Syria. The opening chapters vividly describe their experiences, from setting camp in the mountains of Lebanon to detailed food descriptions and initial interactions with locals, all while maintaining Twain’s characteristic wit and insightful observations that reflect both his love for travel and his critical views on the societies they visit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Middle East -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Subject | Europe -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5692 |
| Release Date | Jun 22, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 184 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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