"Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion" by Mark Twain is a witty travelogue about a relaxing trip to Bermuda in the late 1800s. The story follows the author's escape from his busy life as he and the Reverend sail to the island; the book records his observations of the places and people he sees. Filled with funny stories about odd passengers, unusual local traditions like the Bermudian love of onions, and beautiful scenes, Twain's writing makes fun of society while also inspiring a desire for adventure and appreciation of the world.
Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion
By Mark Twain
Escape with a celebrated writer to the tranquil Bermuda Islands, where bizarre encounters and cultural quirks transform a simple vacation into a hilarious exploration of humanity.
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2004-09-16
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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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