"Due West; Or, Round the World in Ten Months" by Maturin M. Ballou is an exciting 19th century travel story about a group setting off from Boston hoping to travel the world, and the author, who witnesses and describes the many places and cultures that they visited along the way. The expedition starts in America and leads them across the continent, through beautiful natural landscapes, until they reach the urban city of San Fransisco. Along the way, the author showcases a deep appreciation for both the wonders of nature and the accomplishments of humans, sharing vivid descriptions of places like Yosemite Valley, making the reader feel as if they were experiencing it with him.
Due West; Or, Round the World in Ten Months
By Maturin M. (Maturin Murray) Ballou
Embark on a breathtaking voyage around the globe with a band of adventurers as they encounter a diverse mix of bustling cities and stunning, untouched landscapes.
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About the AuthorMaturin Murray Ballou was a writer and publisher in 19th-century Boston, Massachusetts. He co-founded Gleason's Pictorial, was the first editor of the Boston Daily Globe, and wrote numerous travel books and works of popular fiction.
Maturin Murray Ballou was a writer and publisher in 19th-century Boston, Massachusetts. He co-founded Gleason's Pictorial, was the first editor of the Boston Daily Globe, and wrote numerous travel books and works of popular fiction.
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