Innocents Abroad

By: Mark Twain

Narrated by: Robin Field

What do you get when you combine classic travel literature with the inimitable wit of Mark Twain? The Innocents Abroad is a keenly observant, politically incorrect and often hilarious narration of the author’s cruise to the Holy Land aboard a retired Civil War ship. First published in 1869 and the best selling of Twain’s works in his lifetime, The Innocents Abroad will delight listeners with the celebrated author’s musings on historic landmarks, cultural differences, and silly travelling companions.

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Mediterranean cultures according to Twain

With his trademark irony a young Mark Twain describes the joys and especially the tribulations of his journey by boat, train, horse and donkey from NYC to Palestine through Spain, Italy, Greece, Istanbul and the Middle East. Comments on art and architecture are not particularly poignant (in fact, they are quite shallow), but observations of costumes, habits and social mores are carried out with the flare and acumen we would expect, even though they are at times informed the prejudices of the time.
Don't expect to be mesmerized. it can be a slow ride at times. But a worthwhile journey in the end

I loved his descriptions of the people in each place he visited. The landscapes and customs,

I liked the idea of steam Paddlewheeler travel. The Quaker City was a famous ship that helped in the Revolutionary war and sank down by the Bahamas.

A step in the right direction.

Until recently, "The Innocents Abroad" was only available read by Flo Gibson. The Flo Gibson reading is one of the most horrible readings available.

I was glad to have this narration available. However, it's got issues: first of all, goofy music at the beginning of each chapter, first it was banjo, then crazy computer music.

The narrator adds some cheesy editorial "ahems" and some other noises that I don't think were present in the text. He also reads very slow in an attempt at a drawl. I was so glad to get a version other than Flo Gibsons, and was happy enough until I listened to Bronson Pinchots "Autobiography," then I knew how this book should have been done.

The Innocents Abroad is a great read, good enough to make up for the shortcomings of this narration, but we can wish for a Bronson Pinchot reading.

Excellent

The story was extraordinary. Robin Field’s voice captured the wit and wisdom of the writing. I loved the music that began each chapter. I was saddened when the novel ended. I looked forward to each day’s adventure as much as the passengers aboard the “pleasure trip”!

Great narration!

Best book/narrator matchup I've heard in all my years listening to Audible! Story is good and typical Twain but the narration makes it great!