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100 1 _aGoodkind, Ben
245 1 3 _aAn American Hobo in Europe :
_bA True Narrative of the Adventures of a Poor American at Home and in the Old Country
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
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 2014-04-02
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"An American Hobo in Europe" by Windy Bill is a true narrative detailing the adventures of a poor American traveling through Europe during the early 20th century. The story follows the main character, who encounters a variety of experiences while navigating his way through different locations, along with his close companion, Billy. The opening chapters reveal their backstory of friendship and their adventures in America before embarking on their journey. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the protagonist and his friend Billy, recounting their past experiences as hobos seeking work and adventure across various American landscapes. They share colorful encounters, including a flirtatious conversation with Mormon girls and their impressions of the desolate Virginia City. As they travel, they grapple with hunger and the challenges of life on the road, leading to instances of humor and camaraderie. Their discussion reveals their grit and determination, framing the narrative with a combination of self-deprecation and resilience as they prepare for their transition to Europe, setting the stage for a tale of exploration and friendship amidst the trials of the hobo lifestyle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVoyages and travels
653 _aSan Francisco (Calif.) -- Description and travel
653 _aOcean travel
653 _aNew York (N.Y.) -- Description and travel
653 _aTramps
653 _aGlasgow (Scotland) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45306
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