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Tag Archives: Innocents Abroad
The Books: “The Innocents Abroad: Or, The New Pilgrims’ Progress” – (Mark Twain)
Daily Book Excerpt: Adult fiction (even though this isn’t Fiction at all, but I wanted to keep him filed with the rest of his books): The Innocents Abroad: or, The New Pilgrims’ Progress, by Mark Twain Okay, so I know … Continue reading
Mark Twain’s “godless room-mate”
A letter from Mark Twain, about to embark on his journey to the Holy Land, among other things (the trip that makes up his wonderful travelogue The Innocents Abroad). He feels impatient to “move – move – move” – he … Continue reading
Mark Twain’s Innocents Abroad
I’m almost finished with Mark Twain’s The Innocents Abroad. It’s been so wonderful and so much fun I don’t want it to end. The group is now in the Holy Land. Here’s a typical excerpt: We crossed a street, and … Continue reading
The Medici Popes, How Boring
This morning, I was up early. Rain against my window. Coffee brewing. And reading Innocents Abroad – literally SNORTING with laughter. Especially when Mark Twain just went OFF on the Medicis. He just goes OFF on them for about 3 … Continue reading