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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A handsome anthology gathering selections from Mark Twain's finest travel writings, edited and introduced by Terry Mort. Drawn from classic works including Life on the Mississippi, Roughing It, The Innocents Abroad, A Tramp Abroad, and Following the Equator, the volume traces Twain's journeys across the Mississippi River, the American West, the Pacific, Europe, Australia, and beyond. Mort's introduction places Twain's travel writing within the broader context of his literary career, highlighting the wit, satire, social commentary, and observational humor that made him one of America's most influential authors. The collection serves as an accessible introduction to Twain's travel literature while also appealing to longtime admirers of his work. Condition: Book grades Near Fine. Binding square and tight; pages clean, bright, and unmarked. No ownership markings or bookplates observed. Minor shelf handling only. Dust jacket grades Near Fine, unclipped with original price present; light rubbing, mild edge wear, and a few small creases at corners and spine ends. No significant tears or losses. Overall an attractive collector and reading copy. Copyright page states 'Special contents of this edition copyright © 2005 by The Lyons Press' and contains a complete number line reading 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, confirming a first edition, first printing of this Lyons Press anthology. Printed in the United States. Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens, 1835-1910) is widely regarded as one of the greatest American writers and humorists. Best known for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and his travel narratives, Twain combined sharp social criticism with humor and vivid storytelling. His travel books remain important examples of nineteenth-century American nonfiction, offering both entertaining observations and insightful commentary on culture, politics, and human nature. Jacket design by M.S. Dube (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. complete number line - 1st printing therefore 1st edition, dj now enclosed in mylar wrap, illustrated with black & white photographs reproduced full page, Foreword by Loren Grey.