Great writer's 1897 account of circumnavigating the globe by steamship. Brimming with ironic, tongue-in-cheek humor, the book describes shark fishing in Australia, riding the rails in India, tiger hunting, diamond mining in South Africa, much more; also peoples, climate, flora and fauna, customs, religion, politics, food, etc. Includes unique illustrations.
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Great writer's 1897 account of circumnavigating the globe by steamship. Brimming with ironic, tongue-in-cheek humor, the book describes shark fishing in Australia, riding the rails in India, tiger hunting, diamond mining in South Africa, much more; also peoples, climate, flora and fauna, customs, religion, politics, food, etc. Includes unique illustrations.
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This is a wonderful book written with typical Mark Twain tilt and humor about his around-the-world voyage. It is a seldom read Twain selection, but the reader will enjoy a glimpse into the adventure of late 19th century travel as well as the writer?s distinctive style.