What inspired Mark Twain to write about his global travels in Following the Equator?
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What inspired Mark Twain to write about his global travels in Following the Equator?
Did anyone else feel the humor in the book made some of the serious topics easier to digest?
How do you think Twain’s background in storytelling influenced the way he structured this travel memoir?