The Innocents Abroad: Or, The New Pilgrims’ Progress Audiobook

" In 1867, when Twain was thirty-two, he took an extended steamer trip to Europe and the Holy Lands. He wrote travel articles about his experiences that were published in several newspapers. Later he compiled the articles into this book. His observations are wonderfully detailed, insightful and often hilarious. I was surprised at the depth of his interest and appreciation for art and architecture and not so surprised at his racial prejudice. "

" "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts." "

" At some point this book started to feel exactly like the trek Twain was on in the desert, a bit tedious. I'll freely admit I probably read 2-3 other books in the time it took me to get through this. Still, there was something extremely charming about parts of the book; the journey was certainly incredible, our guide funny & it shows how little Americans have actually changed in (almost) 150 years "

" This book is a scream! Too funny! "

" I read about 3/4 of this book, but I just couldn't finish it. As much as I love Mark Twain's witty one-liners, I thought this book was pretty dry. And as much as I love to travel, it didn't interest me to read a book about someone who traveled such a long time ago. I know that sounds terrible for a social studies teacher to say, but there was just something about this book that didn't hold my interest. "

" Mark Twain at his best, The Innocents Abroad follows our courageous hero as he travels abroad and absorbs fine culture. Excellent illustrations add to the charm of this wonderfully inexpensive book. "

" My favorite. His comments about traveling abroad are very funny. "

" This book is absolutely phenomena! If you are even somewhat interested in world travel. The book gives you an indepth look at various european countries and the holy land through the satrical viewpoint of Mark Twain. A must read! "

" Only got about 20 pages in. Then I remembered that I kind of hate Mark Twain. "

" Twain is such an incredible author. His mastery of sarcasm and storytelling is unbelievable. I would have finished this book in two nights if not for so many distractions :p "

" This is one of the most hilarious reads! Clemons and his traveling companion pull some really great verbal stunts on the "innocents" of various countries. Hey, it is all in the name of fun! "

" Part I was enjoyable, a brilliant showcase for Twain's famous tongue-in-cheek humor. The second half, however, was heavy-handed and overly religious. That in itself wouldn't be enough to turn me off, but it felt as though the writer's persona and tone had 180'd. I couldn't get through it. "

" Twain observes that all over Italy, the women are washing clothes in the streams, beating them against the rocks, and yet he never sees a man in a clean shirt. "

" I shall always love Mark Twain... "

" mark twain's travels abroad as chronicled for the New Yorker. considered the first travel guide ever written. every traveler should read it. "

" I read this shortly after returning from my trip around the world in 1984. It was fun to revisit some of the places I'd seen, and to contemplate how traveling changes us. "

" An uproarious, side splitting romp through Europe and The Holy Land! One of Twain's best travelogues. "

" Interesting, and at times very funny, travelogue through France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Russia, Syria, Palestine and Egypt in 1867. Nice observations about the nature of travelling. "

" Absolutely hilarious. Mark Twain's comedy is rightly admired, and this book shows his powers of observation and description are equally impressive. "

" I actually liked this okay, except I made a spelling error on the cover of my paper about it. It was really embarrassing. I never got over it and kind of resent the book. "

" ahhhh... this was a fine read. I've read it several times. "

" Somewhat interesting, especially as he details how he ended up on a several long trip across the ocean, to Spain, France, Italy, Morocco, etc. but I grew weary of his travel adventures. "

" I LOVE Mark Twain. He is one of my favorite authors of all time. He had such a great sense of humor and a wonderful ability to create characters. I read this book while backpacking around Europe so I believe I found it particularly apropos. "

" Really, REALLY long, but if you like Twains sense of humor it's a good way to learn some stuff about travel in Europe and the Middle East (granted, it'd 150 years ago, but still interesting). "

" Laugh ot loud funny, just as fresh as it was 120 years ago. "

" Funny, original, full of wandering dichotomies, and revealing of Clemens' first confrontation with the faith that gave him so much trouble in life. But... it's still a travel-log. <br/> "

" Amazingly relevant for today's readers, it has not aged one day since its publication in 1869. A first class writer describes Americans discovering the rest of the world. Ideal reading for a non-American who wants to please, and tease, their American pals. "

" Occasionally hilarious - but a bit plodding in style "

" The best travel book I have ever read. Paul Theroux and so many more following his wake. This book full of genial humor that ends up telling us more about the travelers, Americans, than about the places he goes. "

" Written in another time and another place before political correctness. Still, I cannot get enough of Mr. Twain. "

" Parts were funny, but kinda dull "

" Hard to imagine it was written 140 years ago. Twain stays fresh. "

" This was a re-read. It is Mark Twains travelogue about his trip through Europe and the Middle East. A really funny classic. "

" Gotta love Mark Twain for being spot on 100 years later with all of his impressions. "

" As with Roughing It, so with Innocents. Simply a fun adventure through Europe and the Near East, filled with Twain's biting critique, both of the visited and the visitor, and humorous observations. Many wonderful stories and one-liners - wait til you get to the Fergusons! "

" Mark Twain was WAY ahead of his time with this hilarious insightful travelogue of his world trip in 1867!!!! Read it! "

" I have been reading this book for about a year and a half. I love Twain; I love Europe; I should love this book. Just a bit long-winded. "

" Still great after all these years, though it bogs down a bit in the Palestine section. "

" This is a special kind-of -different tale or two from the beste story teller of all time. "

" Courtney recommended this book to me a few years back. If you've traveled at all in Europe it is fun to compare how things have changed (or not) in the years since Mark Twain had his adventure abroad. "

" I found it very difficult to read, wordy and sluggish. "