Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World
by Mark Twain
'Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World' Summary
In 1894, Mark Twain was practically bankrupt due to a failed investment. In an attempt to extricate himself from debt, he undertook a tour of the British Empire in 1895, a route chosen to provide numerous opportunities for lectures in the English language. Twain's journey took him to Australia, New Zealand, India, South Africa, and Mauritius. Along the way, he observed the effects of imperialism on the people and cultures of these countries. He was particularly critical of the racism and exploitation that he witnessed. Twain's experiences are recounted in Following the Equator, which was published in 1897. The book is a mix of travelogue, social commentary, and humor. Twain's wit and wisdom are on full display in this book, making it a both entertaining and thought-provoking read.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Authors
Mark Twain
United States
Twain was fascinated with science and scientific inquiry. He developed a close and lasting friendship with Nikola Tesla, and the two spent much time together in Tesla's laboratory. Twain patented thre...
Books by Mark TwainDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
Letters from Victorian Pioneers by Various
This book compiles a collection of letters written by early settlers in Victoria, Australia, addressed to Charles Joseph La Trobe, the Lieutenant-Gove...
Drugging a Nation by Samuel Merwin, Sr.
This book delves into the history of the opium trade and its devastating impact on China during the 19th century. Author Samuel Merwin Sr. meticulousl...
Oak and Ivy by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Oak and Ivy" is Paul Laurence Dunbar's debut poetry collection, showcasing his mastery of both standard English and the vernacular of African America...
Post Haste by R. M. Ballantyne
Post Haste is a book by R. M. Ballantyne that tells the story of Phillip Mayland and his friend, George Aspel, who work for the British Post Office in...
Uganda to the Cape by Frank G. Carpenter
Frank G. Carpenter's "Uganda to the Cape" is a captivating travelogue that chronicles his journey across the African continent in the early 20th centu...
Queen Elizabeth by Jacob Abbott
The history of a woman who rose above and beyond tragedy, grief and personal loss to become one of the most powerful figures in sixteenth century Euro...
Blood Road by Katharine Lee Bates
“Blood Road” is a long poem by Katharine Lee Bates, published in her 1911 collection *America the Beautiful and Other Poems*. The poem narrates a jour...
Eminent Victorians by Giles Lytton Strachey
In *Eminent Victorians*, Giles Lytton Strachey examines the lives of four prominent figures from Victorian England: Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightin...
Anecdotes of Big Cats and Other Beasts by David Alec Wilson
Anecdotes of Big Cats and Other Beasts is a captivating collection of stories by Scottish civil servant David Alec Wilson, who spent a considerable am...
To The Women of Australia by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
'To The Women of Australia' is a collection of poems by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, a popular poet known for her uplifting and optimistic verse. Wilcox addre...
Reviews for Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World
No reviews posted or approved, yet...