
Transcribed by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org
A witty, first‑person narrator recounts his after‑life as a space‑faring captain, drifting through the void like a comet on a carefree sprint. He describes the dizzying speed of his journey, the dazzling wakes of celestial bodies, and the absurdity of chasing comets that blaze like fire‑lit torches. His voice is playful and observational, turning the vastness of the heavens into a lively road‑trip full of astonishing sights and cheeky commentary.
When he finally collides with a massive, fiery comet, the chaos erupts into a cacophony of alarms, booming commands, and a bewildering crowd of otherworldly crew members. The scene swells with humor and vivid detail, hinting at an unexpected destination beyond the star‑strewn corridors. Listeners are invited to share in the captain’s bemused wonder as he steers toward an unfamiliar, luminous horizon that promises the ultimate stop on his celestial adventure.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (79K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
1997-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1835–1910
Best known for creating Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn, this sharp-witted American author turned boyhood adventure, river life, and social criticism into some of the most enduring books in the language. His humor is lively and approachable, but it often carries a serious edge beneath the laughs.
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