Mark Twain toured the British Empire in 1895, during which time he began concocting a travelogue about the experience that was published in 1897.
Full of tall-tales and real-life criticisms of imperialist arrogance, "Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World" is written with Twain\'s characteristic wit and enthusiasm for a good, entertaining story..
Twain\'s narrative spans the globe, from Australia to Hawaii.
Mark Twain toured the British Empire in 1895, during which time he began concocting a travelogue about the experience that was published in 1897