A Tramp's Scraps

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Self, H. I. M.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Tramp's Scraps" by H. I. M. Self is a collection of travel narratives and sketches written during the early 20th century. The book comprises a series of vignettes reflecting the author's experiences and observations from various travels, particularly across South America and other regions, capturing the diverse sights, sounds, and peculiarities of life seen through the eyes of a wandering observer. Thematically, it addresses topics such as adventure, local customs, and the challenges faced while living a transient lifestyle. The content of the book features an array of fascinating anecdotes-from encounters with nature to interactions with local populations, including vivid descriptions of events like quarrels in a pulperia, humorous incidents involving animals, and thrilling moments aboard a houseboat on the Yangtze River. The author gives voice to a multitude of characters, encapsulating the richness of their experiences and the often daunting conditions faced while navigating unfamiliar territories. Each story serves to illustrate not only the landscapes of various countries but also the human condition, filled with humor, struggle, and occasional absurdity, making for an engaging read for anyone interested in travel and the experiences of wanderers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2015-11-27