The Innocents Abroad

innocents abroad

Because the travelers are not permitted in Greece, they decide to move on to Turkey. What are some of the dubious customs of Turkey, and what does Twain say about those customs when comparing them to those of America?

Asked by Cat on 29 Jul 18:04

Last updated by Cat on 29 Jul 18:48

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Answered by Cat on 29 Jul 18:48

In Turkey, it is immoral to drink, but a man may have as many wives as he would like. Twain points out that Americans are aghast at this, yet it is not so different from the customs of the Mormons in Utah. What is most appalling to Twain, though, is the practice of selling young girls at auction.