Round the World by Andrew Carnegie
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"Round the World" by Andrew Carnegie is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles Carnegie's journey around the globe, detailing his experiences as he explores various cultures and landscapes, reflecting on personal aspirations and the joys of travel. The beginning of the book introduces Carnegie's preface, where he expresses gratitude to readers and friends who inspired this narrative following the success of his earlier work. He sets
off from Pittsburgh, preparing for a year-long adventure that fulfills a youthful dream to explore the world. His narrative captures the excitement of travel, including memories of previous trips, the contemplation of his wealth, and the pleasures of reading Shakespeare during long journeys. As the text unfolds, it hints at encounters with different cultures and the rich experiences that await him, establishing a tone of curiosity and reflection as he embarks on this grand adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 |
|---|---|
| Title | Round the World |
| Credits | Produced by Paul Wenker, Kurt Hockenbury and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages around the world |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6411 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 424 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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