Set in 1867, The Innocents Abroad is a travel book that follows a
group of Americans from New York City to the renowned Holy Land.
Throughout the journey, author Mark Twain uses humor and wit to
make astute observations about the diverse people and legendary
locales. Described as the "Great Pleasure Excursion," Twain and his
traveling companions visit some of the most illustrious cities in
the world. They make stops in Italy, France, and Greece as well as
modern-day Israel and Ukraine. With each trip, the author notes the
contrast between expectation and reality. He critiques the
misrepresentation of cultural sites and events with notable irony
and disillusion. The retelling of a worldly expedition through an
American lens made >The Innocents Abroad a massive commercial
success. It's one Twain's best-selling books and became a staple
within the travel genre. Readers will thoroughly enjoy the author's
enlightening take on the Old World and public perception. With an
eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this
edition of The Innocents Abroad is both modern and readable.
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