The Wayward Tourist
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Author: Mark Twain & Don Watson
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
At the height of his fame, Mark Twain, the rambunctious writer and humorist from Missouri, was facing financial ruin from one of his many business ventures. Broke but much loved he went on a money-raising lecture tour around the equator, making a stop in Australia. "The Wayward Tourist" republishes Mark Twain's Australian travel writing in which he recounts his impressions of Sydney ("the creation of Satan") and his view of Australian history ("it reads like the most beautiful lies"), with much lamenting along the way about his carbuncle. In his introduction, Don Watson describes this wayward tourist who brought his American swagger, love of language and wicked talent for observation to Australia. This significant encounter between one of America's great writers is also wonderful entertainment.
Author: Mark Twain & Don Watson
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
At the height of his fame, Mark Twain, the rambunctious writer and humorist from Missouri, was facing financial ruin from one of his many business ventures. Broke but much loved he went on a money-raising lecture tour around the equator, making a stop in Australia. "The Wayward Tourist" republishes Mark Twain's Australian travel writing in which he recounts his impressions of Sydney ("the creation of Satan") and his view of Australian history ("it reads like the most beautiful lies"), with much lamenting along the way about his carbuncle. In his introduction, Don Watson describes this wayward tourist who brought his American swagger, love of language and wicked talent for observation to Australia. This significant encounter between one of America's great writers is also wonderful entertainment.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Mark Twain & Don Watson
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
At the height of his fame, Mark Twain, the rambunctious writer and humorist from Missouri, was facing financial ruin from one of his many business ventures. Broke but much loved he went on a money-raising lecture tour around the equator, making a stop in Australia. "The Wayward Tourist" republishes Mark Twain's Australian travel writing in which he recounts his impressions of Sydney ("the creation of Satan") and his view of Australian history ("it reads like the most beautiful lies"), with much lamenting along the way about his carbuncle. In his introduction, Don Watson describes this wayward tourist who brought his American swagger, love of language and wicked talent for observation to Australia. This significant encounter between one of America's great writers is also wonderful entertainment.
Author: Mark Twain & Don Watson
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
At the height of his fame, Mark Twain, the rambunctious writer and humorist from Missouri, was facing financial ruin from one of his many business ventures. Broke but much loved he went on a money-raising lecture tour around the equator, making a stop in Australia. "The Wayward Tourist" republishes Mark Twain's Australian travel writing in which he recounts his impressions of Sydney ("the creation of Satan") and his view of Australian history ("it reads like the most beautiful lies"), with much lamenting along the way about his carbuncle. In his introduction, Don Watson describes this wayward tourist who brought his American swagger, love of language and wicked talent for observation to Australia. This significant encounter between one of America's great writers is also wonderful entertainment.
The Wayward Tourist