"Tom Sawyer Abroad" is a novel written by Mark Twain, the renowned American author, and humorist. The book was first published in 1894. It is a sequel to Twain's earlier works, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." In "Tom Sawyer Abroad," Tom, Huck Finn, and Jim set out on a balloon journey across the Atlantic Ocean. The story begins with Tom and Huck listening to a lecture on aeronautics, which inspires them to embark on an adventurous balloon trip. Jim, Tom's friend and the former slave from "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," joins them on this journey. As the trio travels in the balloon, they face various challenges and encounter strange and fantastical lands. The novel combines elements of adventure, fantasy, and satire, exploring themes of friendship and the excitement of exploration. Throughout the narrative, Mark Twain incorporates his trademark humor and wit. While "Tom Sawyer Abroad" may not be as well-known as Twain's other works, it still offers an entertaining and imaginative continuation of the adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn.
