W. H. Davies' 'The Autobiography of a Super-Tramp' is a memoir that delves into the life of the author as he traverses the landscape of late 19th-century America and the United Kingdom. Written in a straightforward and unembellished style, Davies provides a raw and authentic account of his experiences as a wanderer and vagabond. The book captures the essence of the era's social and economic upheavals, offering readers a glimpse into the life of the marginalized in a rapidly industrializing world. Davies' narrative style is marked by its simplicity and honesty, making it a poignant and...

The Autobiography of a Super-Tramp is an autobiography first published in 1908 by the Welsh poet and writer W. H. Davies. A large part of the book's subject matter describes the way of life of the tramp in United Kingdom, Canada and the United States in the final decade of the 19th century. When G. B. Shaw first read the Autobiography in manuscript, he was stunned by the raw power of its unvarnished narrative. It was his enthusiasm, expressed in the Preface, that ensured the initial success of a book now regarded as a classic. Table of Contents Preface Childhood Youth Manhood Brum A Tramp's...