02739cam a22003373u 4500 9309 UtSlPG 20260610133231.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Barr, Robert, 1850-1912 In a steamer chair, and other shipboard stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-11-01 In a steamer chair -- Mrs. Tremain -- Share and share alike -- An international row -- A ladies' man -- A society for the reformation of poker players -- The man who was not on the passenger list -- The terrible experience of Plodkins -- A case of fever -- How the captain got his steamer out -- My stowaway -- The purser's story -- Miss McMillan. Juliet Sutherland, David Widger and PG Distributed Proofreaders "In a Steamer Chair" by Robert Barr is a collection of shipboard stories written during the late 19th century. The book presents a series of tales that revolve around various passengers aboard the steamship "City of Buffalo", highlighting their interactions, quirks, and the dramas that unfold during their journey from England to America. Central to the opening story is Mr. George Morris, who is depicted as a rather ennui-stricken young man taking the voyage without any companions or apparent interest in the lively atmosphere around him. At the start of the narrative, George Morris finds himself aboard the ship, detached from the bustling excitement of other passengers who are saying their goodbyes. His lack of enthusiasm becomes evident as he grapples with personal concerns, notably the anxiety over encountering a fellow traveler he wishes to avoid. This tension propels the story forward when, upon encountering a broken steamer chair belonging to a young woman named Miss Katherine Earle, he reluctantly engages with her. Their interactions are laced with humor and awkwardness, setting the stage for deeper connection amidst the backdrop of shipboard life. As the chapters unfold, readers are introduced to both the lighthearted and serious facets of maritime travel, accentuated through the experiences of Morris and his fellow voyagers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Sea stories Ocean travel -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9309 51094 51094