Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-06-23 Public domain in the USA. 448 Twain, Mark 1835 1910 Clemens, Samuel Langhorne Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens) Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Part 1 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Following_the_Equator Produced by David Widger "Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Part 1" by Mark Twain is a travelogue written during the late 19th century. The book captures Twain's experiences and observations as he embarks on a lecture tour across multiple continents, encompassing a rich tapestry of landscapes, diverse cultures, and social commentary. The narrative unfolds through Twain’s signature wit and humor, highlighting his interactions with various characters, including a captain with a troubled past and numerous fellow passengers, as he navigates both the physical and social realms of his journey. At the start of the book, Twain recounts the origins of his voyage, beginning in Paris and culminating with his departure from New York. He describes the initial discomforts of travel, including a carbuncle and the chaotic conditions of the ship. Introduced alongside the setting are several colorful characters, such as the capable yet troubled captain and a cheerful Scottish purser, who each add depth to Twain's travel experience. As they journey across the Pacific Ocean, the narrative paints a vivid picture of the ship and its crew, juxtaposed with Twain’s astute observations on human behavior and societal norms, setting the stage for the adventures that will follow in the rest of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Voyages around the world Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Travel Equator -- Description and travel G Text Category: Humour Category: Travel Writing Category: American Literature 185283 2025-08-03T05:33:14.870020 text/html 171481 2020-12-29T04:40:45 text/html 1265148 2025-08-03T05:33:18.162489 application/epub+zip 1266769 2025-08-03T05:33:15.535039 application/epub+zip 122700 2025-08-03T05:33:15.173023 application/epub+zip 1327765 2025-08-03T05:33:20.286524 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1306486 2025-08-03T05:33:17.818518 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 163505 2022-09-03T08:57:14.207296 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 181809 2025-08-03T05:33:14.402025 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 181627 2020-12-29T04:40:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19226 2025-08-03T05:33:20.429487 application/rdf+xml 12193 2025-08-03T05:33:15.283021 image/jpeg 2025 2025-08-03T05:33:15.228016 image/jpeg 1274032 2020-12-29T04:40:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 72497 2020-12-29T04:40:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 1257254 2025-08-03T05:33:14.959036 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia