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Following the Equator- A Journey Around the World

Following the Equator- A Journey Around the World

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 In Following the Equator, American author Mark Twain takes readers on a captivating journey around the globe, published in 1897. Facing severe financial struggles after a failed investment in a revolutionary typesetting machine, Twain embarked on a tour of the British Empire in 1895 to repay his $100,000 debt (equivalent to about $2 million in 2005). His travelogue is not just an account of his experiences; it is a sharp critique of racism, imperialism, and missionary zeal, all delivered with Twains signature wit. From insightful reflections on Cecil Rhodes in Australia and South Africa to a vivid exploration of the Thugs and Thuggee in India, as well as commentary on the Boer War and diamond trade in South Africa, this narrative offers a rich historical perspective woven seamlessly into his observations. (Summary by Wikipedia and John Greenman)Copyright Kids Stories and Comedy Art Monde Science Sciences sociales
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  • 70 - Following the Equator- A Journey Around the World - Chapter 70 by Mark Twain

    70 - Following the Equator- A Journey Around the World - Chapter 70 by Mark Twain
    Jan 9 2026
    In Following the Equator, American author Mark Twain takes readers on a captivating journey around the globe, published in 1897. Facing severe financial struggles after a failed investment in a revolutionary typesetting machine, Twain embarked on a tour of the British Empire in 1895 to repay his $100,000 debt (equivalent to about $2 million in 2005). His travelogue is not just an account of his experiences; it is a sharp critique of racism, imperialism, and missionary zeal, all delivered with Twains signature wit. From insightful reflections on Cecil Rhodes in Australia and South Africa to a vivid exploration of the Thugs and Thuggee in India, as well as commentary on the Boer War and diamond trade in South Africa, this narrative offers a rich historical perspective woven seamlessly into his observations. (Summary by Wikipedia and John Greenman)
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    6 min
  • 69 - Following the Equator- A Journey Around the World - Chapter 69 by Mark Twain

    69 - Following the Equator- A Journey Around the World - Chapter 69 by Mark Twain
    Jan 8 2026
    In Following the Equator, American author Mark Twain takes readers on a captivating journey around the globe, published in 1897. Facing severe financial struggles after a failed investment in a revolutionary typesetting machine, Twain embarked on a tour of the British Empire in 1895 to repay his $100,000 debt (equivalent to about $2 million in 2005). His travelogue is not just an account of his experiences; it is a sharp critique of racism, imperialism, and missionary zeal, all delivered with Twains signature wit. From insightful reflections on Cecil Rhodes in Australia and South Africa to a vivid exploration of the Thugs and Thuggee in India, as well as commentary on the Boer War and diamond trade in South Africa, this narrative offers a rich historical perspective woven seamlessly into his observations. (Summary by Wikipedia and John Greenman)
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    22 min
  • 68 - Following the Equator- A Journey Around the World - Chapter 68 by Mark Twain

    68 - Following the Equator- A Journey Around the World - Chapter 68 by Mark Twain
    Jan 7 2026
    In Following the Equator, American author Mark Twain takes readers on a captivating journey around the globe, published in 1897. Facing severe financial struggles after a failed investment in a revolutionary typesetting machine, Twain embarked on a tour of the British Empire in 1895 to repay his $100,000 debt (equivalent to about $2 million in 2005). His travelogue is not just an account of his experiences; it is a sharp critique of racism, imperialism, and missionary zeal, all delivered with Twains signature wit. From insightful reflections on Cecil Rhodes in Australia and South Africa to a vivid exploration of the Thugs and Thuggee in India, as well as commentary on the Boer War and diamond trade in South Africa, this narrative offers a rich historical perspective woven seamlessly into his observations. (Summary by Wikipedia and John Greenman)
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    22 min
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