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A Tramp Abroad

Mark Twain

Publisher: Qasim Idrees

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Summary

The book details Twain's journey with his friend Harris through central and southern Europe. While the stated goal of the journey is to walk most of the way, the men find themselves using other forms of transport as they traverse the continent.
Available since: 02/22/2018.

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