02207cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000490011324500580016226400510022030000470027133600260031833700260034433800360037050000310040650800720043752012160050953400450172565300130177065300500178385600430183399900170187632858UtSlPG20260610133741.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aRitchie, J. Ewingq(James Ewing),d1820-189814aThe Cruise of the Elena; Or, Yachting in the Hebrides 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-06-17  aTranscribed from the 1877 James Clarke & Co. edition by David Price  a"The Cruise of the Elena; Or, Yachting in the Hebrides" by J. Ewing Ritchie is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the experiences of the author as he enjoys a yachting adventure through the picturesque Hebrides in Scotland aboard the yacht named Elena. Ritchie's prose reflects his personal reflections on the journey, the captivating scenery, and the vibrant local culture he encounters along the way.  The opening of the narrative sets the stage for an evocative journey, beginning with the author's excitement to escape the heat of London for a cruise in the cooler climates of the Scottish islands. He describes his train journey from the bustling city to the serene landscapes of Greenock, offering vivid imagery of the Scotland he yearns to explore. Upon boarding the yacht, Ritchie introduces us to the camaraderie of fellow travelers and the beauty of the coast that unfolds as they set sail. The atmosphere is rich with anticipation and a love for nature as the author engages with the sights, history, and local characters he meets, hinting at a deep appreciation for Scotland's maritime culture and its storied past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aYachting  aHebrides (Scotland) -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32858  c73704d73704