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Ade, George
1866
1944
Levering, Albert
1869
1929
In Pastures New
In London: Getting acquainted with the English language. A life on the ocean wave, with modern variations. With Mr. Peasley in darkest London. How it feels to get into London and then be engulfed. As to the importance of the passport and the handy little cable code. What one man picked up in London and sent back to his brother -- In Paris: How an American enjoys life for eight minutes at a time. A chapter of French justice as dealt out in the Dreyfus case. The story of what happened to an American consul -- In Naples: Mr. Peasley and his vivid impressions of foreign parts -- In Cairo: Cairo as the annual stamping ground for Americans and why they make the trip. Round about Cairo, with and without the assistance of the dragoman or Simon Legree of the Orient. All about our visit to the Pyramid of Cheops. Dashing up the Nile in company with Mr. Peasley and others. Day by day on the drowsy Nile, with something about the wonderful Hassim. The Mohammedan fly and other creatures along the Nile. In and around Luxor, with a side light on Rameses the Great. The ordinary human failings of the ancient moguls. Royal tombs and other places of amusement. Mr. Peasley and his final size-up of Egypt.
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"In Pastures New" by George Ade is a collection of travel essays written in the early 20th century. The work primarily reflects on the experiences and observations of American travelers, particularly focusing on their cultural encounters in Europe. Key figures, notably Mr. Peasley, navigate the contrasts between American and British customs, as well as the challenges of communication and integration into foreign societies. The opening of the book sets the stage for exploring themes of cultural bewilderment and the humorous complexities of travel. It begins with a witty commentary on how an American businessman feels out of place upon arriving in England, highlighting the striking differences in language and social norms that lead to feelings of inadequacy. As the narrative unfolds, we see Mr. Peasley wrestling with misunderstandings of the English language and society, revealing both comedic incidents and poignant truths about the perceptions and realities of transatlantic travel. This engaging introduction promises a blend of humor and insightful commentary on American culture as seen through the lens of European experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Voyages and travels -- Humor
London (England) -- Description and travel -- Humor
Egypt -- Description and travel -- Humor
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Category: Humour
Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
Category: Travel Writing
Category: British Literature
Category: American Literature
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