1880 Mark Twain A Tramp Abroad 1st Canadian ed Travel Illustrated Satire CLASSIC

TWAIN, Mark

1880 mark twain a tramp abroad 1st canadian ed travel illustrated satire classic |   <em>“that's the difference between governments and individuals. Governments don't care, individuals do. ”  </em> – mark twain, <em>a tramp abroad </em>   this mark twain novel <em>“a tramp abroad’</em> is a natural extension of ‘<em>the innocents abroad</em>’ as a travel narrative, a return to the old world. As a cultural document, it is also a natural continuation of the great popular movement of tourism, wherein the ‘innocent’ becomes a ‘tramp’. ” (melton,78). This adventure voyages book is not one of twain’s finer works, as many readers feel he rambles and lacks a sense of direction, but by writing with a sense of ironic prose and satire, “<em>a tramp abroad</em>” is still a desirable and recognizable twain novel.   twain's third travel book describing his month-long trip to central and southern europe in the summer of 1878 with his friend, reverend joseph twitchell. A very enjoyable and humorous work, in which the author blends autobiography and fiction, facts and tall tales.

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“That’s the difference between governments and individuals. Governments don’t care, individuals do.” 

– Mark Twain, A Tramp Abroad

 

This Mark Twain novel “A Tramp Abroad’ is a natural extension of ‘The Innocents Abroad’ as a travel narrative, a return to the Old World. As a cultural document, it is also a natural continuation of the great popular movement of tourism, wherein the ‘innocent’ becomes a ‘tramp’.” (Melton,78). This adventure voyages book is not one of Twain’s finer works, as many readers feel he rambles and lacks a sense of direction, but by writing with a sense of ironic prose and satire, “A Tramp Abroad” is still a desirable and recognizable Twain novel.

 

Twain’s third travel book describing his month-long trip to central and southern Europe in the summer of 1878 with his friend, Reverend Joseph Twitchell. A very enjoyable and humorous work, in which the author blends autobiography and fiction, facts and tall tales.

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1880 Mark Twain A Tramp Abroad 1st Canadian ed Travel Illustrated Satire CLASSIC

 

“That’s the difference between governments and individuals. Governments don’t care, individuals do.” 

– Mark Twain, A Tramp Abroad

 

This Mark Twain novel “A Tramp Abroad’ is a natural extension of ‘The Innocents Abroad’ as a travel narrative, a return to the Old World. As a cultural document, it is also a natural continuation of the great popular movement of tourism, wherein the ‘innocent’ becomes a ‘tramp’.” (Melton,78). This adventure voyages book is not one of Twain’s finer works, as many readers feel he rambles and lacks a sense of direction, but by writing with a sense of ironic prose and satire, “A Tramp Abroad” is still a desirable and recognizable Twain novel.

 

Twain’s third travel book describing his month-long trip to central and southern Europe in the summer of 1878 with his friend, Reverend Joseph Twitchell. A very enjoyable and humorous work, in which the author blends autobiography and fiction, facts and tall tales.

 

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TWAIN, Mark

 

A Tramp Abroad

 

Toronto: Slemin & Higgins, 1880. First Canadian edition (pirated edition!)

 

Details:

  • Collation: Complete with all pages
    • 410, [6]
    • Illustrated throughout
  • References: BAL 3386; Melton, Twain, Travel Books
  • Provenance: Handwritten – [ C. Snedeker]
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
    • Brown cloth
  • Size: ~7.5in X 5.5in (19cm x 13.5cm)

 

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25911

Categories

Literature

Voyages & Exploration & Maps

Authors

TWAIN, Mark

Printing Date

19th Century

Language

English

Binding

Leather

Book Condition

Excellent

Collation

Complete