Project Gutenberg 2004-06-24 Public domain in the USA. 76 Twain, Mark 1835 1910 Clemens, Samuel Langhorne Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens) Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Part 6 Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by David Widger "Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Part 6" by Mark Twain is a travel narrative composed in the late 19th century. This work continues Twain's insightful and humorous observation of various cultures and peoples as he circumnavigates the globe, focusing particularly on India in this portion. The text explores the rich tapestry of religious practices and superstitions in the city of Benares, delving into rituals at the Ganges, intricate temple descriptions, and the stark contrasts between belief and the sometimes grotesque aspects of daily life. At the start of this segment, Twain presents a satirical itinerary for pilgrims in Benares, detailing numerous religious practices that reflect the intertwining of spirituality and superstition in Hindu culture. He humorously outlines steps for purification, securing material prosperity, and even obtaining longevity through peculiar actions like bathing in sewage. Through vivid descriptions, Twain illuminates the paradoxes of faith and rituals, often casting a critical yet affectionate eye on the peculiarities he encounters. As he details his observations and interactions—from witnessing cremations to meeting a revered guru—Twain captures the essence of a vibrant, complex society steeped in rich traditions, leaving readers intrigued by the wonders and contradictions of India. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Voyages around the world Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Travel Equator -- Description and travel G Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 227907 220762 2024-10-03T06:41:52.851081 2023-10-03T06:32:56.299048 text/html text/html 212211 2020-12-29T04:41:38 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1581790 2020-12-29T04:41:38 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1623016 2024-10-03T06:41:57.316093 application/epub+zip 1621815 2024-10-03T06:41:53.647062 application/epub+zip 139475 2024-10-03T06:41:53.191087 application/epub+zip 1688244 2024-10-03T06:42:00.362069 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1660155 2024-10-03T06:41:56.604038 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 185528 2022-09-03T08:58:00.010182 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197914 197907 2024-10-03T06:41:52.401066 2023-10-03T06:32:55.858035 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 197732 2020-12-29T04:41:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 76862 2020-12-29T04:41:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19999 2024-10-03T06:42:00.499041 application/rdf+xml 12193 2024-10-03T06:41:53.308053 image/jpeg 2025 2024-10-03T06:41:53.249066 image/jpeg 1603510 2024-10-03T06:41:52.949065 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia