MARK TWAIN'S WORKS. THE CHOICE WORKS OF MARK TWAIN. Revised and Corrected throughout by the Author. With Life, Portrait, and numerous Illustrations. Crown 8vo. cloth extra, 7s. 6d. THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER. By MARK TWAIN. With One Hundred Illustrations. Small 8vo. cloth extra, 7s. 6d. Also a CHEAP EDITION, in illustrated boards, at 2ɛ. A PLEASURE TRIP ON THE CONTINENT OF EUROPE: THE INNOCENTS ABROAD, and THE NEW PILGRIM'S PROGRESS. By MARK WAIN. Post 8vo. illustrated boards, 2s. AN IDLE EXCURSION, and Other Sketches. By MARK TWAIN. Post 8vo. illustrated boards, 2s. CHATTO & WINDUS, PICCADILLY, W. A TRAMP ABROAD BY MARK TWAIN AUTHOR OF 'THE INNOCENTS ABROAD'THE NEW PILGRIM'S PROGRESS' ETC. A TRAMP ABROAD. CHAPTER I. ONE day it occurred to me that it had been many years since the world had been afforded the spectacle of a man adventurous enough to undertake a journey through Europe on foot. After much thought, I decided that I was a person fitted to furnish to mankind this spectacle. So I determined to do it. This was in March, 1878. I looked about me for the right sort of person to accompany me in the capacity of agent, and finally hired a Mr. Harris for this service. It was also my purpose to study art while in Europe. Mr. Harris was in sympathy with me in this. He was as much of an enthusiast in art as I was, and not less anxious to learn to paint. I desired to learn the German language; so did Harris. Towards the middle of April we sailed in the 'Holsatia,' Captain Brandt, and had a very pleasant trip indeed. |