Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Part 2

"Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Part 2" by Mark Twain is a travelogue published in 1897. Facing bankruptcy, Twain embarked on a lecture tour through the British Empire at age sixty to escape crushing debt. This social commentary chronicles his journey, offering perceptive observations on cultures, politics, religion, and customs across distant lands. Written with Twain's characteristic satirical wit, the book blends nonfiction travel writing with surprising fictional tales woven throughout its pages.

Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Part 2, by Mark Twain. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #5809.