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100 1 _aTwain, Mark,
_d1835-1910
245 1 0 _aJenkkejä maailmalla II :
_bHeidän toivioretkensä Pyhälle Maalle
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aPart 2 of a translation of The Innocents Abroad.
500 _aRelease date is 2015-03-05
508 _aE-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Jenkkejä maailmalla II" by Mark Twain is a travel narrative likely written in the early 20th century. This work follows a group of American travelers as they navigate their adventures across the Mediterranean, delving into historical and contemporary observations of the places they visit, particularly focusing on Greece and Turkey. The blend of humor and social commentary showcases Twain’s wit while capturing the contrasts between ancient splendor and modern hardships. The opening of the book presents the travelers aboard a ship as they set sail towards Sicily, surrounded by fellow passengers, immersed in camaraderie after weeks apart. The narrative quickly shifts to their eagerness to explore ancient Athens, but their plans are thwarted by quarantine restrictions, leading to a midnight escapade in a quest to set foot on the iconic city. The initial chapters emphasize the blend of excitement and trepidation as the travelers confront both the allure of ancient history and the realities of travel, hinted at through their comedic encounters with local figures—including a somewhat foolish oracle—and their debates over classical landmarks, establishing a rich tapestry of exploration infused with Twain's characteristic irony and keen observations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMiddle East -- Description and travel
653 _aVoyages and travels
653 _aEurope -- Description and travel
700 1 _aInha, Into Konrad,
_d1865-1930
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48416
999 _c89255
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