Roughing It by Mark Twain
A Personal Narrative of the Experience of a Pioneer in the American West
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.
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- Published
- 1872
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 200-650
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- 13th on Extreme Classics: The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time (National Geographic Adventure Magazine)
- 2748th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Greatest Books of All Time (Steve Donoghue)
- Recommended Books (Academy of Achievement)