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Quote by Mark Twain

“One is apt to overestimate beauty when it is rare”

Quote by Mark Twain

Book: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

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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 that chronicles the author's journey across Europe and the Holy Land, aboard the steamship Quaker City. It provides detailed accounts of the countries visited, the nations encountered, and the various incidents and adventures that shaped the author's experiences during the voyage. more

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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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