Roughing It is a book of semi-autobiographical travel literature written by American humorist Mark Twain. This book tells of Twain's adventures prior to his pleasure cruise related in Innocents Abroad. Roughing It follows the travels of young Mark Twain through the Wild West during the years 1861–1867. After a brief stint as a Confederate cavalry militiaman (not included in the account), he joined his brother Orion Clemens, who had been appointed Secretary of the Nevada Territory, on a stagecoach journey west. Twain consulted his brother's diary to refresh his memory and borrowed heavily from his active imagination for many stories in the book.
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A series of sidesplitting adventures from the iconic American writer.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0520020189I5N01
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP79001402
Seller: Jay W. Nelson, Bookseller, IOBA, Austin, MN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Light edgewear to jacket. Seller Inventory # 044340
Seller: The Book Garden, Bountiful, UT, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good - Cash. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Minor surface and edge wear to the cover. The corners have been lightly bumped. Pages show light reader wear. Still in great condition! The binding is tight and pages are secure. General shelf and use wear to the dust jacket. There are a few pen markings and edge tears. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book. Seller Inventory # 1081900
Seller: G. F. Wilkinson Books, member IOBA, GRASS VALLEY, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 671 pp., portrait frontis; 8vo; cloth in dust jacket; 4 plate illustrations. Fine , with protective mylar wrap. Seller Inventory # 8852
Seller: ReREAD Books & Bindery, Little Rock, AR, U.S.A.
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Noel Sickles (illustrator). Heritage Press Edition | Roughing It | Mark Twain | Illustrated by Noel Sickles | Includes 'Sandglass' A beautiful, collector-grade edition of Mark Twain's classic semi-autobiographical travel memoir. This 1972 Heritage Press release is highly regarded for its high-quality typography and the evocative, atmospheric illustrations by Noel Sickles, which perfectly capture the spirit of the American West. Listing Highlights: Complete with 'Sandglass': This copy includes the original Heritage Club newsletter 'Sandglass' Number II:38 laid in?a vital ephemeral piece often lost by previous owners and highly sought after by Heritage Press enthusiasts. Masterful Illustration: Profusely illustrated by Noel Sickles, whose rugged style brings Twain's journey through Nevada and California to life. Introductory Essay: Features an insightful introduction by the noted scholar Edward Wagenknecht. Protected and Preserved: Housed in the original publisher's slipcase, ensuring the book remains in excellent condition. Condition Report: Overall Grade: Very Good / Slipcased. Binding: Original cloth. Tight, square, and firm. Slipcase: Very Good; shows only light shelf wear and provides excellent protection. Interior: 4to (over 9" - 12" tall). Clean and bright throughout; no marks or previous owner inscriptions. [Store Location: 1.7]. Seller Inventory # 000459
Seller: Murphy-Brookfield Books, Iowa City SE, IA, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Corners bumped. Light musty smell. Seller Inventory # 309038
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1300grams, ISBN:0520020189. Seller Inventory # 5831438
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