Twain, Mark 1835-1910 creator text utu 2021 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Meine Reise um die Welt. Erste Abteilung" by Mark Twain is a collection of humorous travel writings crafted in the late 19th century. The book chronicles Twain's adventures and observations as he embarks on a global lecture tour, beginning in Paris and traversing the Pacific Ocean to places such as Australia and India. Through his anecdotes about the eccentric characters he meets and the various cultures he encounters, Twain provides a witty commentary on human behavior and society. At the start of the travelogue, Twain prepares for his journey with his family after living in Paris. He humorously describes the heat, smoke, and challenges faced before setting sail from New York. As the voyage begins, Twain presents the captain as a charming yet inept figure, who has recently lost his way in a dense fog. The passage introduces several notable passengers, including an insightful yet troubled young Canadian and a family whose plans are made more complicated when they are forced to remain on the ship due to a cholera outbreak in Honolulu. Twain's narration blends humor with keen observations, setting the tone for an adventure filled with amusing and thought-provoking reflections on travel and human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-10-01 The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Voyages around the world Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Travel Equator -- Description and travel G Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66437 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66437 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134531.0 66437