The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain

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by Mark Twain

Travel literature Satire Cultural differences American identity Tourism and imperialism Religion

PAGES
751
ESTIMATED TIME
16 hours 16 minutes
PACE
Intermediate
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED
1869
ORIGINAL LANGUAGE
English
DOWNLOADS
2091

The Innocents Abroad, or The New Pilgrims' Progress is a travel book written by Mark Twain and first published in 1869. It is one of the best-selling travel books of all time. and the best-selling Twain work during the author's lifetime.

The book, with a humorous tone, recounts the trip made by Twain through Europe and the Holy Land in 1867 aboard the ship Quaker City. Twain called that trip his "Great Pleasure Excursion."

Mark Twain made a large number of stops and side trips, both along the coast and overland, covering more than 20,000 miles in total. Some of the most outstanding stops are:

  • Travel across France by train from Marseille to Paris to see the Paris Exposition of 1867.
  • Italy journey from the Papal States to Rome.
  • Travel across the Black Sea to Odessa.
  • Overland excursion to the Holy Land, the highlight of his journey.

This book is illustrated with original drawings.

"For months the great pleasure excursion to Europe and the Holy Land was chatted about in the newspapers everywhere in America and discussed at countless firesides. It was a novelty in the way of excursions—its like had not been thought of before, and it compelled that interest which attractive novelties always command."

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WHY READ THE INNOCENTS ABROAD IN 2025?

156 years later, still timely

American tourists meet Europe with wide eyes and sharper jokes. Twain’s travelogue skewers pretension, marketing, and himself—making history funnier and guides more suspicious. A generous companion for long trips.

TODAY'S CONNECTION

Beyond laughs, it is a lesson in skepticism with warmth: verify legends, resist packaged awe, and enjoy real surprises. Teachers can pair it with modern travel media; readers can treat it as a slow, witty podcast in print. Twain’s voice keeps good company across miles.

Satire that welcomes

You can laugh and learn without meanness.

Tourism decoded

Hype and hustles meet curiosity and care.

Voice that carries

A style you can hear—and trust to be honest.

Perfect for

Travel enthusiasts Students of American literature Readers interested in satire Mark Twain fans

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About Mark Twain

American wit with moral bite; comedy that protects dignity while exposing cant.

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