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100 1 _aTwain, Mark,
_d1835-1910
245 1 0 _aSome Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-09-16
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion" by Mark Twain is a travelogue written during the late 19th century, which captures the author's leisurely journey to the Bermuda Islands. As a work of nonfiction, this book elegantly explores themes of travel, leisure, and human nature through Twain's keen observations and humorous anecdotes. The primary focus of the book is to recount Twain's experiences and reflections as he escapes the hustle and bustle of everyday life for a brief excursion. In the book, Twain begins his adventure with a voyage to Bermuda alongside the Reverend, detailing their transition from the fast-paced environment of New York to the serene, picturesque landscapes of the islands. He humorously recounts encounters with quirky passengers, their discussions on various topics, and the charm of the Bermudian people. Twain's narrative is filled with satirical observations about society, including amusing tales about local customs and cultural quirks, such as the reverence for onions in Bermudian life. Throughout the journey, Twain's lively and observant prose captures the beauty of the natural world and the peculiarities of its inhabitants, offering readers both laughter and a sense of wanderlust. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLeisure -- Fiction
653 _aTravel -- Fiction
653 _aPassenger ships -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3182
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