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Go to My LibraryA Tramp Abroad, by Mark Twain
- Language
- English
- Published in
- Publisher
- Franklin Classics Trade Press
- Pages
- 344
- ISBN
- 9780344117060
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A Tramp Abroad
2012 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English
A Tramp Abroad
2022 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
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A Tramp Abroad
2013 • Start Classics
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Tramp Abroad
1993 • Blackstone Pub
English
More Tramps Abroad
2018 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
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1982 • Century
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2021 • Independently Published
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1978 • HarperCollins Publishers
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2006 • Echo Library
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1903 • Harper & brothers
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2015 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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1988 • Chatto & Windus
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2017 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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2000 • Blue Unicorn Edition, LLC
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2007 • BiblioBazaar
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A Tramp Abroad
2015 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
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A Tramp Abroad
2017 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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A Tramp Abroad
2001 • Quiet Vision Publishing
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2007 • BiblioBazaar
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2022 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
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A Tramp Abroad
2009 • Penguin USA, Inc.
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A tramp abroad
2005 • Barnes & Noble
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2003 • Thorndike Press
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1985 • Hippocrene Books
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2004 • Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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2018 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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A Tramp Abroad
2020 • Prince Classics
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A Tramp Abroad Originally Illustrated
1880 • Cosimo, Incorporated
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A Tramp Abroad, Vol. 1 The Authorized Uniform Edition
2024 • Wildside Press
English
A Tramp Abroad, Vol. 1 The Authorized Uniform Edition
2024 • Wildside Press
English
A TRAMP ABROAD: with classic and original illustrations, including community review
2021 • Independently published
English
A Tramp Abroad: (With Illustrations taken from an 1880 First Edition)
2013 • Start Classics
English
A Tramp Abroad, Vol. 2 The Authorized Uniform Edition
2024 • Wildside Press
English
A Tramp Abroad, Vol. 2 The Authorized Uniform Edition
2024 • Wildside Press
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A Tramp Abroad
2015 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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A Tramp Abroad (Writings of Mark Twain, Volumes 3 and 4)
1979 • Scholarly Pr
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Mark Twain: A Tramp Abroad
2013 • Editions Artisan Devereaux, LLC
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2000 • Könemann
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2012 • Dover Publications
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A Tramp Abroad (1880) (The Oxford Mark Twain)
1997 • Oxford University Press
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A Tramp Abroad (Diversion Illustrated Classics)
2015 • Simon & Schuster
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1982 • Verlag Dorfpresse
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1990 • Diogenes
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2009 • Anaconda
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2009 • BookSurge Classics
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2021 • Independently Published
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A Tramp Abroad Illustrated
2020 • Independently Published
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A Tramp Abroad Annotated
2021 • Independently Published
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A Tramp Abroad Exclusive Edition
2020 • Independently Published
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Tramp Abroad
2012 • Charles River Editors
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2021 • Independently Published
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2021 • Independently Published
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2020 • Independently Published
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Tramp Abroad (Unabridged) : Classic Book by Mark Twain with Original Illustration Classic Novel
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2019 • Independently Published
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Tramp Abroad Classic Book by Mark Twain with Original Illustration Classic Novel, Unabridged Classic Edition
2020 • Independently Published
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Tramp Abroad : The Ultimate Book Club Edition
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Tramp Abroad : With Original Illustrations
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2020 • Independently Published
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1999 • Adegi Graphics LLC
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2021 • Independently Published
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2019 • Independently Published
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2021 • Independently Published
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2021 • Independently Published
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2018 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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2020 • Independently Published
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Tramp Abroad - Classic Edition with Original Illustrations
2021 • Independently Published
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2021 • Independently Published
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2021 • Independently Published
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Tramp Abroad by Mark Twain : Original Classic Humorous Stories (Annotated)
2020 • Independently Published
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2020 • Independently Published
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2018 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
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2021 • Independently Published
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A Tramp Abroad Annotated
2021 • Independently Published
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A Tramp Abroad Gold Deluxe Edition
2020 • Independently Published
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A Tramp Abroad
2018 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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Tramp Abroad Annotated
2022 • Independently Published
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A Tramp Abroad
2019 • Independently Published
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A Tramp Abroad Pocket Edition
2021 • Independently Published
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2021 • Independently Published
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Tramp Abroad
1880 • Library Reprints, Inc.
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2016 • Xist Publishing
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Tramp Abroad Annotated
2021 • Independently Published
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Tramp Abroad : Black and Gold Elegance Edition
2020 • Independently Published
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1999 • Classic Textbooks
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1999 • Classic Textbooks
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More Tramps Abroad
2018 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
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Tramp Abroad LT
2001 • Blue Unicorn Edition, LLC
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Tramp Abroad : Gold Premium Edition
2021 • Independently Published
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Tramp Abroad With Original Illustrated
2021 • Independently Published
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A Tramp Aboard
1990 • Hippocrene Books
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Tramp Abroad Annotated
2021 • Independently Published
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A Tramp Abroad Annotated
2021 • Independently Published
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Tramp Abroad Annotated
2021 • Independently Published
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A Tramp Abroad
2019 • Independently Published
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Tramp Abroad
2012 • Dover Publications, Incorporated
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A Tramp Abroad With Original Illustration
2021 • Independently Published
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A Tramp Abroad Annotated
2021 • Independently Published
English
A Tramp Abroad
2018 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English
Tramp Abroad Annotated
2021 • Independently Published
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A Tramp Abroad
2018 • Independently Published
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Tramp Abroad Annotated
2021 • Independently Published
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Tramp Abroad Annotated
2021 • Independently Published
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A Tramp Abroad
2021 • Independently Published
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A Tramp Abroad;
2015 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
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Tramp Abroad
1999 • Quiet Vision Publishing
English
A Tramp Abroad
2019 • Independently Published
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A Tramp Abroad Originally Illustrated
1880 • Cosimo, Incorporated
English
A Tramp Abroad Annotated
2021 • Independently Published
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A Tramp Abroad
2021 • Independently Published
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A Tramp Abroad Annotated
2021 • Independently Published
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Tramp Abroad : Premium Edition
2021 • Independently Published
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Tramp Abroad Gold Deluxe Edition
2020 • Independently Published
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Many reviewers celebrate Mark Twain's A Tramp Abroad for its distinctive humor and engaging narrative voice. Readers consistently praise Twain's wit, satire, and masterful use of exaggeration, finding the book frequently funny and capable of eliciting chuckles or outright laughter. His sharp, acute observations of 19th-century European culture, customs, landscapes, and people are highly appreciated, with vivid descriptions of places like Heidelberg and the Alps. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the era, often humorously debunking romanticized notions of European grandeur. A particular highlight for many is the appendix titled "The Awful German Language," which is almost universally lauded as a hilarious and insightful piece of writing. Twain's charismatic prose and unique American perspective are cited as key strengths, making the travelogue an entertaining and memorable read.
Despite its strengths, some readers found aspects of A Tramp Abroad challenging. Several reviewers noted that the book's pacing could be inconsistent, describing parts as tedious, a "slog," or containing "filler" material, particularly when Twain stretches jokes or includes seemingly unrelated stories. While his humor is widely praised, a few found it occasionally over-the-top or felt his satirical ridicule of European people came across as invidious or like "cheap shots." Some expressed discomfort with Twain's less modern views on art or his "morbid fascination" with certain practices. The book's organization was sometimes described as scattered, and a few compared it unfavorably to his earlier travelogue, The Innocents Abroad, suggesting it lacked the same "exuberant sparkle." Ultimately, not all readers found the humor universally appealing, with some noting it didn't always elicit strong laughter.
Overall, A Tramp Abroad is generally regarded as an enjoyable and amusing read, though it has its "ups and downs." It is highly recommended for devoted fans of Mark Twain who appreciate his unique blend of humor, satire, and descriptive prose. Readers interested in 19th-century European travelogues, particularly those covering Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, will likely find it a fascinating historical and cultural account. Furthermore, individuals who enjoy discursive, rambling narratives and have a personal interest in the German language will especially appreciate the famous appendix. While not universally acclaimed as Twain's finest work, it remains a solid choice for those seeking a cheerful and intellectually stimulating journey through the eyes of a quintessential American observer.
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