Roughing It by Mark Twain
This book is a semi-autobiographical travelogue that chronicles the author's journey across the American West to Nevada. It covers his experiences as a miner, newspaper reporter, and lecturer, and includes humorous and insightful observations about the people, places, and culture he encounters. The narrative also provides vivid descriptions of the natural landscape, as well as commentary on the social and political issues of the time.
The 3107th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1872
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 200-650
- Words
- 160,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 13th on Extreme Classics: The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time (National Geographic Adventure Magazine)
- Recommended Books (Academy of Achievement)