"The Innocents Abroad"

"The Innocents Abroad," written by Mark Twain, is a humorous travel book published in 1869. It recounts Twain’s humorous and often satirical observations during a voyage of American tourists visiting Europe and the Holy Land aboard a cruise ship. Twain humorously critiques the tourists’ naïveté, cultural misconceptions, and the differences between American and European societies. The book combines adventure, comedy, and social commentary, offering a candid perspective on travel, human nature, and cultural contrasts, all delivered with Twain’s signature wit and sharp insight.