Roughing It by Mark Twain

Mark Twain recounts his years traveling through the American West during the gold rush, offering a hilarious and vivid portrait of frontier life. From stagecoach journeys and mining towns to brushes with outlaws and strange characters, Twain’s narrative is part memoir, part tall tale. His sharp wit and satirical tone bring both comedy and authenticity to this lively chronicle. Roughing It captures the spirit of adventure and the rugged charm of the untamed West. It’s a humorous, insightful, and unforgettable travelogue by one of America’s greatest storytellers.