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Around the World with Wells from San Francisco to Tahiti
The writer sails from San Francisco aboard the Thorsgaard bound for Papeete Tahiti after a long stay in the city. He describes the ship deluxe passenger spaces, a Rand McNally map, Chinatown bargains, Union Square, the Bay Bridge, Powell Street cable cars, and notes on weather, flu, and upcoming voyage details. He references Kon Tiki and hints at exploration permits and mineral prospects in Manitoba-Canada areas.
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London
San Francisco
Hawaii
Equator
Los Angeles
Tahiti
South Seas
Rand McNally
South Sea Islands
Robinson
Pacific Ocean
H.E.C. Robinson
George St
Sydney
Australia
Chinatown
Japan
Union Square
Bay Bridge
Golden Gate
Powell Street
Fisherman's Wharf
Market Street
Ripley
Canada
Thorsgaard
Papeete
Polynesia
Pacific
Ireland
New Foundland
South America