"The Innocents Abroad" is a travel book by Mark Twain, first published in 1869. It is a humorous account of Twain's journey through Europe and the Middle East, as he and a group of fellow travelers explore the sights and cultures of the region. Along the way, Twain offers his own unique perspective on the people and places he encounters, often with a sharp wit and a keen eye for the absurd. This classic work of American literature is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, satire, and humor. Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) was an American author and humorist, best known for his novels "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" (1876) and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" (1884). Other notable works by Twain include "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" (1889) and "Roughing It" (1872).