"Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Part 4" by Mark Twain is a lively account of the author's global expedition in the late 1800s, spotlighting his experiences in locales like New Zealand and Australia. Showcasing Twain's signature wit and sharp observational skills, the narrative offers a distinctive lens through which to view the socio-cultural nuances and majestic landscapes encountered during his voyage. Capturing encounters with places and people the journey begins in Bluff, New Zealand, setting the stage with humorous comparisons of climates and views on rabbits. As he journeys through scenic locales Twain highlights the quirks and characteristics of the places and people that he meets. It is a tapestry woven with entertaining stories and reflections on nature, societal structures, and the impacts of colonialism, offering a captivating preview of adventures yet to unfold.
Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Part 4
By Mark Twain
Embark on a journey across continents, experiencing local customs, culture, wit, and wisdom in a bygone era.
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About the AuthorSamuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced," with William Faulkner calling him "the father of American literature." Twain's novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), with the latter often called the "Great American Novel." He also wrote A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) and Pudd'nhead Wilson (1894) and cowrote The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today (1873) with Charles Dudley Warner.
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced," with William Faulkner calling him "the father of American literature." Twain's novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), with the latter often called the "Great American Novel." He also wrote A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) and Pudd'nhead Wilson (1894) and cowrote The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today (1873) with Charles Dudley Warner.
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