Following the Equator: A Journey Around the WorldFascinating humorous account of 1897 voyage to Hawaii, Australia, India, New Zealand, etc. Ironic, bemused reports on peoples, customs, climate, flora and fauna, politics, much more. 197 illustrations. |
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User Review - MrsLee - LibraryThingIn the early 1900s, Mark Twain took a journey around the equator, visiting various countries and lecturing there. This is somewhat of his journal, but is mostly composed of his thoughts after the ... Read full review
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User Review - JBreedlove - LibraryThingA great slog of a bathroom book. Casual 19th century racism of a genial sort. But great travel insights from another time. Read full review
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