The Innocents Abroad

Twain’s narrative captures the spirit of many Americans of his time, comparing his still-young nation to the Old World (with Twain humorously comparing every body of water he sees to Lake Tahoe). While a product of the 1860s, the story still feels fresh and vibrant, and many of Twain’s anecdotes may feel all too familiar to travelers today—from underwhelming hotels, to unscrupulous tour guides, to the difficulty of communicating abroad (including ill-fated attempts at speaking French in Paris). The Innocents Abroad conveys the style, spirit and humor for which Twain in famous, while providing an entertaining, rollicking narrative of a memorable Grand Tour.

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