02220cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500490014826400510019730000470024833600260029533700260032133800360034750000310038350501440041450800770055852010940063553400450172965300720177485600430184699900170188911671UtSlPG20260610133259.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aStockton, Frank R.,d1834-190214aThe Rudder Grangers Abroad and Other Stories 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-03-010 aEuphemia among the pelicans -- The Rudder Grangers in England -- Pomona's daughter -- Derelict -- The baker of Barnbury -- The water-devil.  aProduced by Suzanne Shell, GF Untermeyer and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"The Rudder Grangers Abroad and Other Stories" by Frank R. Stockton is a collection of humorous tales written during the late 19th century. The book centers on the adventures of Euphemia and her companion as they embark on a journey to Florida, where they encounter a quirky cast of characters and various misadventures that showcase Stockton's characteristic wit and observational humor.  The opening of the collection introduces us to the primary characters—the narrator and Euphemia—who are enjoying a leisurely cruise on the Indian River in Florida with a group that includes a Paying Teller and others interested in documenting the experience. As they navigate the waters, the travelers engage in playful banter about their surroundings and the nature of travel, with moments of levity punctuated by an unexpected storm that tests their camaraderie. This early part sets the tone for the whimsical and lighthearted encounters that follow, highlighting Stockton's ability to blend humor with the everyday experiences of his characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11671  c53117d53117