Project Gutenberg 2004-06-18 Public domain in the USA. 175 Twain, Mark 1835 1910 Clemens, Samuel Langhorne Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens) A Tramp Abroad — Volume 07 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Tramp_Abroad Illustrated. Produced by Anonymous Volunteers, John Greenman and David Widger "A Tramp Abroad — Volume 07" by Mark Twain is a travel narrative written during the late 19th century, which reflects the author's observations and adventures in Europe, specifically focusing on his experiences in the Alpine region, including the ascent of Mont Blanc. The book features Twain's trademark wit and humor, showcasing his interactions with various characters, including tourists, guides, and locals, as well as his commentary on societal norms and behaviors. The narrative includes a wealth of detail about the landscapes, cultures, and the author's personal reflections, making it both an entertaining and insightful read. The opening of "A Tramp Abroad" sets the stage in the village of Chamonix, teeming with anticipation as locals await the arrival of tourists via diligence. Twain vividly describes his surroundings, including the majestic presence of Mont Blanc and the contrasting play of light and shadow on its peaks, while humorously recounting his encounters with the local guides and his desire to procure a diploma for climbing Mont Blanc on behalf of a sick friend. The atmosphere is lively and filled with the sounds of bustling tourists, creating a picturesque scene. As Twain engages with the Guide-in-Chief and learns about the strict regulations surrounding mountain climbing, he humorously laments the challenges he faces, setting the tone for the journey that follows. This opening portion effectively captures Twain's observational style and establishes the mix of humor and adventure that characterizes the entire work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Humorous stories Europe -- Fiction Americans -- Europe -- Fiction Walking -- Fiction PS Text Category: Humour Category: Travel Writing Category: American Literature 286537 2025-08-03T05:29:45.346069 text/html 267303 2009-06-03T12:43:34 text/html 2186349 2025-08-03T05:29:49.909561 application/epub+zip 2190960 2025-08-03T05:29:46.246073 application/epub+zip 161100 2025-08-03T05:29:45.786049 application/epub+zip 2276021 2025-08-03T05:29:52.785489 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2244017 2025-08-03T05:29:49.475505 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 215904 2022-09-03T08:52:49.000162 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249269 2025-08-03T05:29:44.672048 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 248952 2009-06-03T15:46:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 248967 2009-06-03T15:46:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21604 2025-08-03T05:29:52.937497 application/rdf+xml 9374 2025-08-03T05:29:45.912040 image/jpeg 1779 2025-08-03T05:29:45.847032 image/jpeg 100532 2009-06-03T15:50:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 2234386 2009-06-03T15:50:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 100477 2009-06-03T15:50:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 2176988 2025-08-03T05:29:45.497105 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia