Roughing It
by Mark Twain
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
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Benson, Vermont, United States
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Synopsis
Roughing It is a book of semi-autobiographical travel literature written by American humorist Mark Twain. It was written during 1870–71 and published in 1872 as a prequel to his first book Innocents Abroad. This book tells of Twain's adventures prior to his pleasure cruise related in Innocents Abroad. Roughing It follows the travels of young Mark Twain through the Wild West during the years 1861–1867.
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- Bookseller
- The Book Shed (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 996712
- Title
- Roughing It
- Author
- Mark Twain
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- American Publishing Company
- Place of Publication
- Hartford
- Date Published
- 1872
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