The classic travelogue of one of America& apos; s most famous authors, Following the Equator was written when Twain had fallen on hard times. At the time, Twain found himself compelled to take a tour of the British Empire in 1895 and write about it.
This account of that trip, published in 1897, is a classic example of Twain& apos; s ever-vigilant observational wit. He addresses ever timely topics such as racism, imperialism, and religion.