Due West: Or Round The World In Ten Months (1884) is a travelogue written by American author Maturin Murray Ballou. The book chronicles Ballou's journey around the world, which he undertook in 1882, starting from Boston and traveling westward across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and back to America. The book is divided into chapters, each of which describes Ballou's experiences and observations in a particular country or region he visited. Ballou writes about the people, customs, geography, and history of the places he visited, as well as his own impressions and reflections. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions, lively anecdotes, and engaging style, which make it a fascinating read for anyone interested in travel, adventure, and different cultures. Due West: Or Round The World In Ten Months is a classic travelogue that offers a unique perspective on the world in the late nineteenth century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.