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Roughing It

Mark Twain

Roughing It is a captivating semi-autobiographical adventure penned by the renowned American humorist Mark Twain. Written between 1870 and 1871 and published in 1872, this delightful sequel to Innocents Abroad chronicles Twains exciting escapades before embarking on his famous pleasure cruise. Join Twain as he shares his humorous and insightful experiences exploring the American frontier.

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Yesterday · 7 hr 23 min
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