A Tramp Abroad — Volume 01

"A Tramp Abroad — Volume 01" by Mark Twain is a work of travel literature published in 1880. The book follows Twain and his friend Harris through Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, where they claim to walk most of the way but frequently resort to other transportation. Twain plays the oblivious American tourist, misunderstanding everything he encounters. Humorous situations arise from their mishaps, interwoven with invented legends and satirical essays, including "The Awful German Language." The narrative offers a comic portrait of European travel.

A Tramp Abroad — Volume 01, by Mark Twain. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #5782.