02308cam a22003253u 4500 34096 UtSlPG 20260610133758.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10011536 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Paine, Albert Bigelow, 1861-1937 The Ship-Dwellers: A Story of a Happy Cruise Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-10-18 E-text prepared by Annie McGuire from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org) "The Ship-Dwellers: A Story of a Happy Cruise" by Albert Bigelow Paine is a novel written in the early 20th century. This book captures the adventures of a group of travelers embarking on a cruise to the Mediterranean, drawing parallels with the earlier journey of Mark Twain and others in "The Innocents Abroad." The narrator reflects on the long-held dreams of traveling to distant lands, intertwined with childhood memories of family gatherings around books full of adventure and exploration. At the start of the story, the narrator remembers his youthful dreams and the initial impulse to embark on a voyage reminiscent of the "Innocents Abroad." He recounts the lead-up to the cruise, detailing his anticipation and excitement, which is mixed with trepidation as he prepares to leave his familiar life behind. The opening sets a tone rich with nostalgia and humor, introducing the characters aboard the ship, including a young girl named Laura and an assortment of colorful passengers. The narrative is imbued with light-hearted observations about the quirks of ship life and the various personalities they encounter, creating a lively and whimsical backdrop for the journey that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Middle East -- Description and travel Fogarty, Thomas, 1873-1938 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34096 74942 74942