Abroad (1882)

Abroad is a novel written by Thomas Crane and published in 1882. The story follows the protagonist, a young American man named Lewis D. Gibbes, as he travels through Europe with his friend, a wealthy Englishman named Lord Smith. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters and experience the culture and customs of different countries.The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different stage of Lewis and Lord Smith's journey. In the first part, they travel through France and Italy, visiting cities such as Paris, Rome, and Florence. In the second part, they venture into Eastern Europe, exploring places like Vienna, Budapest, and Prague. Finally, in the third part, they return to England and reflect on their experiences abroad.Throughout the novel, Crane examines the differences between American and European culture, as well as the social and economic disparities between different countries. He also explores themes of identity, friendship, and the search for meaning in life.Abroad is considered a classic of American travel literature and is praised for its vivid descriptions of European cities and landscapes. It is also notable for its use of humor and satire, as well as its commentary on the political and social issues of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.