TY  - BOOK
AU  - Taylor,Bert Leston
AU  - Gibson,W.C.
AU  - Glackens,L.M.
TI  - The Log of the Water Wagon; or, The Cruise of the Good Ship "Lithia"
AV  - PN 
PY  - 2019///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - American wit and humor
KW  - Temperance -- Humor
N1  - Release date is 2019-07-31; Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Wilson and the Online
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N2  - "The Log of the Water Wagon; or, The Cruise of the Good Ship 'Lithia'" by Bert Leston Taylor and W. C. Gibson is a humorous narrative written in the early 20th century. This satirical work can be categorized as a comic literary exploration that addresses the theme of temperance through the lens of an absurd voyage aboard a fictitious ship named the Good Ship Lithia. The book takes a lighthearted approach to alcohol abstinence and the virtues and follies of its teetotaling passengers.  The story is presented as a log kept by a lone sober passenger amid a rowdy crew and a boisterous passenger list that includes a variety of comical characters, each with their quirky personalities and respective struggles with sobriety. As the Lithia embarks on its "dry cruise," the log entries recount a series of misadventures, from amusing mutinies and thirst-induced chaos to introducing eccentric elements such as a "water cure." The narrative unfolds in days that blend levity with insightful commentary on the trials of maintaining one's resolve against temptation, eventually culminating in a farcical ending filled with ludicrous challenges. Overall, the book utilizes wit and satire to entertain while subtly advocating for temperance, making it a whimsical reflection on societal attitudes toward alcohol consumption during its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60022
ER  -