“Great enterprises usually promise vastly more than they perform.”
Quote by Mark Twain
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The Innocents Abroad, Or, The New Pilgrims' Progress: Being Some Account of the Steamship Quaker City's Pleasure Excursion to Europe and the Holy Land : with Descriptions of Countries, Nations, Incidents and Adventures, as They Appeared to the Author
This book is a travelogue chronicling a trip to Europe and the Holy Land, aboard the steamship Quaker City. It includes detailed accounts of the places visited, the cultures encountered, and the incidents and adventures experienced by the author, providing a vivid picture of the destinations as seen through the author's perspective. more
Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was a renowned American author and humorist in the 19th century. His works are characterized by humor, satire, and profound social insight, with notable novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. more
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