Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World.

Twain, Mark. [Samuel L. Clemens]

Published by The American Publishing Company, Hartford, Connecticut, 1897

About this Item

First edition, first issue of the author's pointed social critique of British Imperialism with the signature mark "11" on page 161. Octavo, bound in three quarter crushed levant navy morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, ribbon bound in, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Twain, illustrated by Dan Beard, A. B. Frost, B.W. Clinedisnt, and Frederick Dielman among others. In near fine condition. Mark Twain toured the British Empire in 1895, during which time he began concocting a travelogue about the experience that was published in 1897. Twainâ s narrative spans the globe, from Australia to Hawaii. Full of tall-tales and real-life criticisms of imperialist arrogance, it is written with Twainâ s characteristic wit and enthusiasm for a good, entertaining story. Following the Equator was Twainâ s last travel book, and â also his most seriousâ ¦ He relates the narrative as himselfâ ¦ The serious tone in some ways makes this is best travel narrativeâ (MacDonnell, 53). Seller Inventory # 146301

Bibliographic Details

Title: Following the Equator: A Journey Around the ...

Publisher: The American Publishing Company, Hartford, Connecticut

Publication Date: 1897

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition