The Innocents Abroad or the New Pilgrim’s Progress Being Some Account of the Steamship Quaker city’s Pleasure Excursion to Europe and Holy Land

“The Innocents Abroad: Or the New Pilgrims Progress,” authored by Mark Twain and first published in 1869, is a travelogue detailing Twain’s journey with fellow Americans across Europe and the Holy Land aboard the Quaker City steamship. Filled with humor and satire, Twain observes and mocks the tourists’ naivete, cultural misunderstandings, and comparisons to their home experiences. The book, divided into many chapters, chronicles visits to Paris, Rome, Venice, and Jerusalem, featuring encounters with local guides, historical figures, and fellow travelers like Napoleon III and the Pope.