"A Tramp Abroad — Volume 07" by Mark Twain is a humorous travel story from the 1800s about the author's time traveling around Europe, with a focus on the Alpine region and a wild attempt to climb Mont Blanc. The book is full of Twain's funny and sharp observations as he meets different people, like tourists and local guides, and shares his thoughts on the different cultures and societies he encounters. The story paints a detailed picture of the scenery and customs, blending entertainment with thoughtful reflection. The journey starts in Chamonix, a lively village buzzing with excitement as tourists arrive, with Mont Blanc towering over everything. From dealing with the local guides to trying to get a climbing diploma for a friend back home, Twain's adventures set a fun and engaging tone for the chapters to come.
A Tramp Abroad — Volume 07
By Mark Twain
Embarking on a European adventure, a witty traveler encounters colorful characters and cultural quirks while attempting to conquer a towering mountain and secure a souvenir for a friend.
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About the AuthorSamuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced," with William Faulkner calling him "the father of American literature." Twain's novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), with the latter often called the "Great American Novel." He also wrote A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) and Pudd'nhead Wilson (1894) and cowrote The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today (1873) with Charles Dudley Warner.
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced," with William Faulkner calling him "the father of American literature." Twain's novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), with the latter often called the "Great American Novel." He also wrote A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) and Pudd'nhead Wilson (1894) and cowrote The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today (1873) with Charles Dudley Warner.
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