On a Donkey's Hurricane Deck / A Tempestous Voyage of Four Thousand and Ninety-Six Miles Across the American Continent on a Burro, in 340 Days and 2 Hours, Starting Without a Dollar and Earning My Way

The narrator undertakes a long, episodic cross-country journey across the American continent riding a donkey, starting penniless and earning sustenance along the way. Encounters range from small-town dances, bargains, and comic mishaps with the animal to dangerous episodes such as quicksand, river crossings, cyclones, rattlesnake bite, near-drownings, and a silvertip bear. He visits diverse sights including frontier towns, ranches and mining camps, meets eccentric locals, experiences arrests and odd jobs, and records humorous practical tricks and improvisations for travel and income. The narrative blends travel description, pastoral scenes, and slapstick animal antics into a running journal of adventure and resourcefulness.