02389cam a22003373u 4500 61521 UtSlPG 20260610134422.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953 The Modern Traveller Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-02-27 Produced by Emmanuel Ackerman, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Modern Traveller" by Hilaire Belloc is a narrative poem written in the late 19th century. The book follows the comical adventures of a trio of explorers—Commander Sin, Captain Blood, and the narrator—on their expedition to Africa. Through a series of humorous events, the poem touches on themes of exploration and imperialism while reflecting the attitudes and cultural insights of the period. The story is structured around the character of the modern traveler who recounts his escapades with his companions in a light and satirical tone. The trio faces various trials as they journey through Africa, encountering native peoples, wildlife, and their own misadventures. Commander Sin is a foolish and reckless character whose antics often lead to trouble, while Captain Blood embodies greed and ambition. Their dynamic provides an entertaining commentary on colonial interests and the absurdity of their pursuits. The poem blends humor with a critique of contemporary sensibilities surrounding exploration and imperialism, ultimately portraying the modern traveler as both proud and clueless in his adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Humorous poetry, English English poetry -- 19th century Great Britain -- Colonies -- Africa -- Poetry B. T. B. (Basil Temple Blackwood), 1870-1917 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61521 102346 102346